US EditionAlaska Airlines Cancels 14 Horizon Flights a Day Through July over Tariff Uncertainty
- On June 4, 2025, U.S. Aerospace and airline groups warned that tariffs on imported aircraft parts and planes could endanger air safety and raise costs.
- These warnings follow President Trump's April 10% tariff on imports and a Commerce Department investigation under Section 232 assessing national security risks.
- The industries rely on complex global supply chains sourcing engines, avionics, and materials from Canada, the EU, and Japan, with tariffs potentially causing delays and higher expenses.
- Alaska Airlines delayed two Embraer plane deliveries and cut summer flights due to tariffs, while Embraer's CEO called for restoring the zero-tariff policy to reduce costs and complexity.
- Industry groups urge policymakers to exempt safety-critical components and pursue trade agreements that protect supply chains, highlighting risks of increased costs, service disruptions, and compromised safety.
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Alaska Airlines cancels 14 Horizon flights a day through July over tariff uncertainty
Alaska Airlines delayed the delivery of two planes from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer last month and trimmed its summer schedule, citing the “uncertain economic environment” and the financial impact of tariffs on its supply chain.
Washington, Jun 4 (EFE).- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said Wednesday that the Donald Trump administration is considering imposing tariffs on aircraft parts manufactured outside the country, in what would be a new escalation in the trade war. “We hope that, probably by the end of the month, we will have an analysis and set the standard for aircraft parts tariffs. We will discuss it with the president (Trump), we will study the analy…
Airline, aerospace industries warn Trump tariffs could risk air safety, supply chains
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts could trigger risks to air safety and the supply chain, groups representing airline and aerospace companies warned on Tuesday.Trump has already hit the industry with a sweeping 10% tariff on all imports in April. The Commerce Department followed with an investigation it opened last month called Section 232, which is assessing risks to U.S. national security f…
The aerospace industry and airlines warn that the tariffs imposed by the US could endanger air safety.
Will Trump’s Tariffs Affect Travel? Buckle Up—It Might Be a Bumpy Ride
Credit: Vlada Karpovich/Pexels As President Trump’s administration continues implementing tariffs on various imports, travelers feel the ripple effects. These tariffs, aimed at protecting domestic industries, have increased costs for airlines and travel-related services. Consequently, questions arise: Will these tariffs make flights more expensive? Could they cause delays or other disruptions? Understanding the potential impact of these tariffs …
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