The American aerospace industry and aviation sector submitted documents to the U.S. Department of Commerce warning about the impact of tariffs

The Aerospace Industries Association, representing hundreds of companies including Boeing (BA.US), Airbus, RTX (RTX.US), and GE Aviation (GE.US), submitted a document to the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting a 90-day extension for the public consultation period regarding the national security risks of imported commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts under Section 232, and to refrain from implementing new tariffs for at least 180 days. The association called for further consultations with the industry to ensure that any Section 232 tariffs do not pose risks to the supply chain and aviation safety, noting that establishing new domestic suppliers and ensuring compliance with necessary strict safety certifications could take up to 10 years.

Additionally, the Airlines for America, representing American Airlines (AAL.US), United Airlines (UAL.US), Delta Air Lines (DAL.US), and other major airlines, warned in a submission to the U.S. Department of Commerce that tariffs could raise ticket and transportation costs. The association stated that injecting higher costs into the commercial aviation industry would weaken the U.S. economy and national security, undermining the growth, competition, innovation, and investment capacity of the domestic commercial aviation sector