WASHINGTON- Chicago-based carrier United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby has publicly praised President Trump’s tariff policies, suggesting they aim to create middle-class careers. This marks his second endorsement in three weeks, despite the aviation industry’s typical aversion to economic instability.
Speaking at Semafor’s 2025 World Economy Summit in Washington DC (DCA, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Kirby characterized the tariffs as “the first move in a chess game”…
































