Trump Administration Considers 25% Tariff on $42B Aircraft Imports from EU, Canada, UK, Brazil

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Updated May 10, 2025, 01:26 AM

The Trump administration has initiated a Section 232 investigation to assess whether imported commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts pose a national security threat to the United States. The probe, announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, could lead to the imposition of new tariffs on the commercial aerospace industry. The investigation, which began on May 1, 2025, is being conducted under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This law allows the president to adjust imports if they are deemed to threaten national security. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick initiated the probe, and the notice was posted on the Federal Register. The Commerce Department has opened a 21-day period for public comments on the matter. The potential tariffs could affect approximately $42 billion in imports, primarily from the European Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Brazil. These goods are already subject to a 10% tariff imposed on April 2, 2025, suggesting that the administration may be considering an increase to 25%. The investigation could have significant implications for Japanese companies exporting to the U.S., as well as for ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan. The Trump administration has previously used Section 232 to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles.

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The Trump administration is probing whether imported aircraft, jet engines and parts represent a threat to national security, a precursor to imposing new tariffs targeting the commercial aerospace industry