Mike Haridopolos helps hold off layoffs at Treasure Coast aircraft manufacturer with trade tariff relief

Mike Haridopolos helps hold off layoffs at Treasure Coast aircraft manufacturer with trade tariff relief

Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach was considering laying off some of its 1,500 workers until Haridopolos stepped in.

Piper Aircraft Navigates Tariff Threats, Avoids Layoffs

Piper Aircraft successfully avoided laying off nearly two-thirds of its workforce, thanks to a coordinated effort between the manufacturer and government officials. Earlier this year, the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico put significant pressure on Piper’s operations. With key components—such as turboprop engines sourced from Pratt & Whitney in Canada—subject to the tariffs, the company began evaluating cost-cuttin…