Aviation Manufacturers Seek Exemption From Trump Tariffs

Coalition of 15 groups says lifting the tariffs is essential to maintaining a ‘robust, resilient, and reliable supply chain.’

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 03:57 PM ET

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A coalition of U.S. aviation manufacturers is petitioning the government for relief from tariffs implemented by President Trump.
The groups argue these tariffs create "unintended consequences" by disrupting the aviation industry's complex, globally integrated supply chain, which relies on specialized parts.
They emphasize the industry's positive trade balance and global competitiveness, citing prior recommendations to remove non-safety or security tariff barriers.

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A coalition of aviation manufacturers is petitioning the U.S. government for relief from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.

In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the groups requested a meeting to discuss an exemption from the protective measures, which they argue are producing “unintended consequences” for the aviation industry.