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After months of uncertainty and reduced demand, the European Union and United States have reached a trade agreement that is expected to benefit the aviation sector. The deal, announced last week, covers multiple industries including energy, steel, and agriculture. Aviation companies were among those most impacted by previous tariffs.
The agreement establishes a zero-for-zero tariff regime on all aircraft and component parts between the EU and US. This move was welcomed by major manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing, who had faced the threat of significant tariffs on transatlantic imports. Earlier this year, a 25% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump caused concern in the industry; this has now been lowered to 15%, with an exemption for aviation products.
At the International Paris Air Show in June 2025, United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy expressed support for eliminating tariffs on aviation goods. The political agreement reached on July 27 is not yet legally binding but sets a framework for further negotiations before full implementation. However, the exemption for EU aircraft and component parts took effect August 1.
