Delta warns tariffs in national security investigations regarding aircraft imports

Responding to federal investigation into the national security impact of imported commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts Delta Air Lines It urged the government not to impose new tariffs.

A Delta spokesman provided a to Fox News Digital document From law firms responding on behalf of the airline to public government comments on the investigation.

The message warned that “without providing time to adjust, potential tariffs will not only threaten the production of US aircraft, but also hamper the Delta’s ability to purchase aircraft produced domestically or internationally.”

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“If Commerce recommends tariffs under Section 232, the lawsuit would impose unexpected taxes on the purchase of Delta’s contract agreement several years ago. Delta would be forced to cancel existing contracts and reconsider the contract under negotiation,” the document declared.

In 2023 and 2024, the company accepted 47 Airbus delivery plane Documents made in Canada, Germany or France claim that if the airline could not accept the plane due to customs duties, the flight had to be disabled.

“If commerce recommends Section 232 duties, similar effects may be expected in the future,” the message warned.

“The imposition of new tariffs on aircraft, engines and parts will increase Delta’s foothold in highly skilled manufacturing services such as maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft, engines and component parts. The new tariffs will also hinder the ability to purchase Delta aircraft and maintain a modern and efficient fleet, and will also keep the global Airline Industry and reladedented competitive.

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In a statement to Fox News Digital, White House “The Trump administration is committed to America’s first agenda to protect our country’s national and economic security. To that end, the Commerce Department is currently pursuing a section 232 investigation into the import of jet engines and parts. A possible decision based on the results of that long investigation will be announced by President Trump himself.”

The Commerce Department did not reply to Fox News Digital’s request for comment by the time of publication.

A notice regarding the request for public comment on the investigation states, “On May 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce began an investigation under Section 232 (19 USC 1862) to determine the impact of commercial aircraft and jet engine imports on national security, and the impact of commercial aircraft and jet engine parts on national security.

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian It is shown In an April revenue call, the company said it would postpone accepting airplane delivery with tariffs.