Pilatus Halts Aircraft Deliveries to U.S. Over Tariffs

Switzerland faces 39 percent import tax imposed by the Trump administration.

Zach Vasile

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 09:50 AM ET

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The Pilatus PC-24 in flight. [Courtesy: Pilatus Aircraft]

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Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has temporarily stopped deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 business jets to the U.S. due to a new 39 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. government.
This tariff creates a significant competitive disadvantage for Pilatus, as the U.S. market accounts for 40 percent of its yearly orders, prompting the company to consider reallocating aircraft and accelerating plans for U.S. manufacturing expansion.
The high tariff, which followed failed diplomatic efforts to secure a lower rate, is part of a broader trend where U.S. tariffs are reshaping how foreign aircraft manufacturers, including Embraer and Airbus, do business with U.S.-based clients.

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Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus said it has temporarily stopped deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 business jets to customers in the U.S. because of costly new tariffs.

“The new customs tariff imposed by the U.S. authorities represents a significant competitive disadvantage for Pilatus,” the company told Reuters on Friday. “In the short term, the tariff will lead to a temporary halt in deliveries and thus to a temporary interruption of U.S. business.”