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Aerospace Leaders Call for Zero Tariffs
US and European aerospace executives urged governments to scrap tariffs to keep the industry competitive.
On September 16, 2025, at the Global Aerospace Summit, executives and trade representatives from the United States and Europe publicly called for zero tariffs on aerospace goods, arguing that open markets are critical to innovation, supply-chain resilience and competitiveness amid rising geopolitical and regulatory pressures.
Why leaders want zero tariffs
Speakers at the summit said tariffs raise costs for manufacturers, airlines and MROs (maintenance, repair and overhaul). They highlighted how duty-free movement of parts and engines can shorten AOG (aircraft on ground) timelines, lower repair bills and help carriers keep schedules intact. The push had a transatlantic focus, with representatives stressing cooperation between US and European supply chains.
Industry groups noted that high-tech suppliers, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and airline procurement teams all benefit from frictionless trade. Delegates warned that tariffs risk fragmenting supply networks and slowing the adoption of greener technologies and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives.
- Zero tariffs would cut component costs and speed cross-border repairs.
- Open trade supports rapid innovation cycles for aircraft types and avionics.
- Reduced trade barriers can strengthen resilience against supply shocks.
Summit participants outlined practical steps: bilateral talks between trade ministries, harmonized standards for aerospace parts, and temporary tariff waivers for urgent components. While no binding commitments were announced at the event, organizers said the conversation will feed into upcoming trade discussions and regulatory reviews between Washington and Brussels.
Observers expect the issue to surface in policy debates through late 2025 as airlines and manufacturers seek predictable rules for sourcing parts, engines and materials. For now, the Summit framed zero tariffs not as an ideological stance but as a pragmatic tool to keep global aviation flying efficiently and sustainably.
