Delta Air Lines responded to the recent trade agreement reached between the United States and the European Union, highlighting its implications for the aviation sector. The agreement maintains a zero-tariff policy on aircraft and component parts, a system that has been in place for over four decades.
In its statement, Delta said: “The US/EU trade agreement reached between President Trump and EU leadership is welcome news given it preserves a zero-tariff environment on aircraft and component parts, a reciprocal policy that’s been in place for over 40 years. This important step in the President’s trade negotiations will help protect and continue to grow the role of air travel as a driver of U.S. economic growth, innovation, and high-quality jobs, while protecting the $104 billion annual US trade surplus in the aerospace industry.”
This move aims to safeguard the strong U.S. trade surplus within aerospace and supports continued growth in air travel’s contribution to economic activity and employment.
