Trump administration excludes aircraft and aerospace parts from new global import duties
The Trump administration has excluded commercial aircraft and parts from new global tariffs. This pivot boosts Embraer and eases costs for U.S. airlines.
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The Trump administration announced a revised tariff regime today under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, introducing a temporary global import duty while providing a critical carve-out for the aviation industry. In an annex to the executive order, the administration has exempted commercial aircraft, engines, and aerospace parts from the new duty. This move, announced on February 24, 2026, by the United States 
US government, is designed to replace previous tariffs that were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
US government, is designed to replace previous tariffs that were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.The specific exemption for the commercial aerospace sector has immediate competitive and cost implications for manufacturers and operators alike. Most notably, the policy removes a previously applied 10% tariff disadvantage that had affected certain jets produced by Embraer S.A. . This shift in trade policy comes at a significant time for the Brazil 
BR based manufacturer, as Embraer is currently set to announce a new Praetor variant. The U.S. Department of Commerce will oversee the implementation of the revised regime, which affects trade dynamics across the world's largest private aviation market.
BR based manufacturer, as Embraer is currently set to announce a new Praetor variant. The U.S. Department of Commerce will oversee the implementation of the revised regime, which affects trade dynamics across the world's largest private aviation market.
