Blog: Trump Tariffs Could Add Cost, Complexity to Aerospace Supply Chains | Aviation International News

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Blog: Tariffs Set To Burden Aerospace Supply Chains

New U.S. administration set to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

Dassault Falcon completions center in Little Rock, Arkansas — What tariffs might apply to some of Dassault's Falcon 6X aircraft that start their manufacturing journey in France before being flown to the company's completions center in Little Rock, Arkansas, powered by U.S.-made engines? © Dassault Aviation

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

January 3, 2025

If I were to survey aerospace and defense (A&D) industry leaders about what they are most hoping for in 2025, I’m confident that they would not request double-digit tariffs on trade between the U.S. and its main trading partners. And yet, that seems to be what they must now be bracing for, with President-elect Donald Trump having confirmed on November 25 that among the stack of executive orders he intends to sign after his inauguration on January 20 are tariffs of at least 25% on Canada and Mexico and at least 10% on China.

These rates could be imposed over and above the baseline tariffs of between 10 and 20%, which Trump has previously threatened to impose on all other major A&D trading partners, including France, Germany, the UK, and Singapore. In the case of China, the 10% rate could be applied on top of a blanket 60% tariff promised during the election campaign.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

Canada Looks To Extend 100% Expensing to Aircraft

Measure would be effective Sept. 15, 2026

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Challenger 300 business jet

FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet

Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

a jet parked on an airport ramp with the hatch open and stairs extended

Global Jet Capital Projects Steady Bizjet Growth to 2030

North America expected to remain largest market through 2030

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

A business jet in flight

Argus: North America Bizav Flying Up as Demand Softens

Europe posts second consecutive year-over-year decline

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NetJets, FlightSafety Revenue Rises in First-half 2026

Pre-tax earnings for service group climb 20.6%

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Embraer phenom 300 in flight

Ampaire Raises $19 Million for Hybrid-electric Airplanes

Financing supports Eco Caravan certification and hybrid-electric APU development

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Ampaire Eco Caravan and Electric EEL

Moody's Upgrades Bombardier as Balance Sheet Improves

Moody's assigned a Ba2 credit rating, up from Ba3, while maintaining a positive outlook

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bombardier Global 8000

PlaneWX Pilots Save with 5X5 Insurance Safety Rewards

Decision support system helps pilots assess risks up to 14 days ahead of planned flight

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Mark Wolfgang, founder of PlaneWX