In the airline world, an unwelcome word is resurfacing: tariffs. A 30% levy on European imports to the United States could take effect as soon as August 1. The prospect has airlines, manufacturers, and trade bodies scrambling to assess the possible fallout.
It’s a stark reminder that many “Liberation Day” tariffs didn’t disappear; they were merely delayed. The United States is threatening a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union.
Speaking to CBS on Sunday, Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, said: “That’s a hard deadline, so on August 1, the new tariff rates will come in.”
While it is unclear how aircraft manufacturing could be directly impacted – a carve-out remains a possibility – the EU has not ruled out retaliatory tariffs. Officials in Brussels and Washington are aware of the importance of Airbus and Boeing to their respective markets.
Speaking in Singapore last week, Willie Walsh, head of airline trade body IATA, warned: “It’s not just going to be a major Boeing and Airbus issue. It’ll impact all aspects of the aerospace industry and have an impact on most, if not all, airlines as well.”
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With financial reporting season in full swing, the threat of a trade war is reentering the narrative. During Ryanair’s earnings call on Monday, the very first question from analysts concerned tariffs.
In response, Michael O’Leary, Ryanair Group CEO, acknowledged the uncertainty: “Nobody kno
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