The Aircraft Electronics Association participated with a coalition of 15 aviation stakeholders in writing a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging them to work together with industry stakeholders to minimize disruptions in the aviation supply chain.
The AEA, along with many stakeholders, participated in the recent Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency Task Force, which released its report in November 2024. While it was convened by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the report’s findings and recommendations came only from industry without DOT changes or approvals. This report requested by the U.S. Congress assesses risks to the U.S. aerospace supply chains and provides best practices and recommendations to mitigate those risks and support U.S. industry growth and opportunities.
The report highlighted that “The aviation supply chain involves tens of thousands of suppliers from all over the globe, which provide parts, platforms, and systems that require safety approval for use and installation, all of which may not be easily replaced or substituted.”
The letter ultimately asks the administration to provide an exception for aerospace from any tariff consideration to give time to consider all relevant policies to bolster industry competitiveness and ensure there are no unintended consequences.
To view the full letter, click here.