U.S. Drops Extra Tariffs on Embraer Aircraft from Brazil

The United States has officially withdrawn its plan to impose an additional 40% tariff on civil aircraft and aerospace products from Brazil, including jets manufactured by Embraer. The White House confirmed the exemption on July 30, preserving the current 10% import duty first announced on April 2, 2025.

Embraer welcomed the decision, stating it underscores the company’s strategic role in both the Brazilian and U.S. economies. The exemption secures the competitiveness of Embraer’s aircraft in the U.S. market and avoids disruption to key export channels.

According to ch-aviation data, Embraer currently holds 234 aircraft orders from U.S.-based customers, including major regional carriers and lessors. American Airlines has 90 E175s on order, followed by SkyWest Airlines with 74 and Republic Airways with 35.

Embraer’s U.S. footprint includes a manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Florida, where it produces all Phenom-series and select Praetor-series business jets under its Executive Jets division.

The tariff rollback comes in the wake of a broader U.S.-EU framework agreement to eliminate tariffs on aerospace products. While that deal primarily addressed transatlantic trade, Brazil’s inclusion highlights the importance of global aerospace cooperation and supply chain stability.

The U.S. decision offers relief to both Embraer and its American partners, ensuring continued fleet modernization for regional airlines and preserving high-skill aerospace jobs across both countries. The move also signals a de-escalation in trade tensions, supporting long-term industrial collaboration between Brazil and the United States.

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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com