American Air CEO says carrier won’t swallow added tariff costs

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"Aircraft cost too much already and I don’t want to pay any more," said CEO Robert Isom.

Delta also is refusing to pay tariffs and has been “very clear” with Airbus that it will defer any deliveries with the additional expenses.

He noted wistfully a previous US policy of no tariffs on imports or exports for civil aviation — including aircraft, engines and other parts — had worked well for the industry since 1979.

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Author / Journalist: Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United StatesNetherlands

Topics: American Airlines Group Tariffs

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Published On: 2025-04-24 @ 18:34:43 (15 hours ago)

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