Embraer, the Brazilian space manufacturer, has expressed concerns about the recent definitions imposed by the United States, which is expected to provide additional complexity and costs for the company and its customers in the United States.
This statement was made by the CEO of Embraer, Francisco Gomez Nito, during an event in São Paulo, Reuters.
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump announced 10 % minimal customs tariffs on all imports, with specific rates of 50 %.
This step is part of an attempt to revitalize the American industrial base, which the president claims may shrink over years of trade liberalization.
The introduction of this customs tariff pushed space suppliers and manufacturers to review their contracts to assess their exposure, especially since the industry has been largely isolated from these duties so far.
Historically, the Air Space Sector operated under the 1979 treaty that allowed zero trading between the United States and Canada, with the exception of Mexico, regardless of a brief tariff for Airbus and Boeing in 2020 and 2021.
Note: “We must be realistic about these definitions. If you persist like this, this will bring more complication and costs to companies, including Embraer.”
He also indicated that there may be opportunities for negotiations aimed at alleviating the tariffs on aviation products.
While Brazil is subject to a 10 % tariff, it has been observed that the US importers of commercial and commercial aircraft in Embraer may not bear this full amount, as a large part of the aircraft components of the United States, which can be deducted from duties, is obtained, according to Neto and Induction sources.
In October 2024, Embraer A new service center opened At Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.
This investment in maintenance, reform and reform services (MRO) aims to support the growing fleet of E-Jets in the United States.
