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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Key Takeaways:

A coalition of fifteen U.S. aviation organizations is petitioning the government for relief from Trump-era tariffs, arguing they cause "unintended consequences" for the industry.
The tariffs are disrupting the aviation supply chain, which relies on a complex global network of parts and systems requiring specific safety approvals, making substitutions difficult.
The groups emphasize the U.S. aviation industry's global competitiveness and positive trade balance, asserting that these tariffs hinder its leadership and contradict previous recommendations to remove non-safety trade 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.