Skift
Krystin Arneson
21 February 2025
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on aluminum and steel imports could have ripple effects on the aviation industry — and eventually result in passengers footing the bill.
President Trump has started his term threatening tariffs on several key trading partners. A 25% duty on imports of aluminum and steel is due to come into effect March 12 and there’s a potential trade war looming with Canada, the top source of inbound travel to the U.S.
The thinking is that tariffs will make imports more expensive and increase purchases of American-made products.
There could also be an impact on aircraft costs, airline operations, and, ultimately, airfares, says Gad Allon, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and director of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology.
Read on: Tariffs and Travel: What They Could Mean for Airlines
