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The EU-US trade deal includes zero tariffs on aircraft, a big win after months of uncertainty. But Trump's tariffs could still weaken travel demand.
A looming 30% U.S. tariff on EU imports threatens to disrupt global aircraft deliveries, spike airline costs, and escalate transatlantic trade tensions.
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US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen shake on it after "tough negotiations" in Scotland.
For now - provided the deal can be finally signed off by both sides - the risk of an immediate trade conflict have been averted. US president Donald Trump had threatened 30 per cent tariffs on EU imports from August 1st and the EU had drawn up a list of US goods on which it would impose tariffs of its own.
Second quarter earnings season is in full swing, and the results have been largely positive so far, with more positive surprises than negative ones.
Alaska Air Group reported much lower profits in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, but the airline is hopeful amid tariff impacts.