What happened
President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada has had unintended consequences in Kansas, where the Canadian company Bombardier has its US headquarters. Trump's comments urging a boycott of Bombardier's planes caused concern among the 1,500 employees working at the company's Wichita facility. The local Republican party was also caught off guard, as Kansas is a state where aviation and agriculture are significant industries.
The issue has become a factor in the tight Senate race between Republican Senator Roger Marshall and his Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. Marshall has spoken out against Trump's comments, saying he would fight to protect the jobs of Bombardier's employees in Kansas. However, some Republicans feel that Marshall's response was not aggressive enough, and that Trump's policies have harmed their chances in the election.
The trade war with Canada has also affected Kansas ranchers, who were upset when Trump lifted tariffs on ground beef from Argentina and Brazil. The combination of these policies has made it difficult for Republicans in the state, who are trying to win a Senate seat in a tight race.
