“Piper collaborated with industry leaders and government representatives, including U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, who identified a provision in federal regulations that could ease the financial strain caused by the tariffs.”
Since this paragraph was apparently written by the author of this article, it would be nice to mention what “provision in federal regulations” was applied by Piper and Rep. Haridopolos to save the day. Or are we on our own to figure out that key aspect of the story on our own? Or does the author not know?
Update: From the link provided in the story: “Haridopolos and his staff found a provision in federal guidelines that would provide relief for the impact of the tariffs on the airplane manufacturer.” -Drew Dixon, Florida Politics, May 7, 2025.
Next time, just provide the link to the original article rather than a “new” article that simply paraphrases another journalist’s article.
Since the main thrust of the article is about Canadian P&W turboprop engines, perhaps a better picture would have planes with turboprop engines? I doubt if tariffs threaten the local piston engine market.
It does affect all segments. All of the diesel piston engines used by OEM’s are built in Germany. Garmin makes a lot of its components in Thailand and China. Just like the auto industry, many components are manufactured overseas. The new Pratt engines are exempted under Trumps’s previous agreement - USMCA which he agreed to keep in place. This affects Textron, Blackhawk, Epic, and Air Tractor as well. MT props are tariffed as a German company at 10%. The PC12 and the TBM also have tariffs even though they both have major facilities in the US. This needs to get resolved.
Of course its political double speak. Trump imposes tariffs that 99% of economists think are bad. Piper complains that they’re going to get hurt. They work with Trump to not be so crazy. Now its “thank you Trump and Congressman for saving our jobs.” How about not threatening the jobs to start with?
