GAMA warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of Trump tariffs

With the announcement of the Trump Administration’s intent to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is underscoring the significant contributions of the U.S. aviation manufacturing sector and its global leadership position.

GAMA said the general aviation industry delivers $247 billion in annual output and supports over 1.1 million jobs in the United States. In 2023, U.S. fixed-wing aircraft manufacturers exported a total of 490 piston, turboprop and jet airplanes, representing about 24.6% of the total number of aircraft produced. These exports were valued at an estimated $5.2 billion, which was approximately 46% of all U.S. general aviation manufacturers’ total billings for fixed-wing aircraft.  The 2024 shipments and billings numbers, as well an updated U.S. Economic Impact Study, will be released in Washington D.C. on February 19.

Given the global nature of the aviation manufacturing industry, these proposed tariffs,…