The AirForwarders Association (AfA) says it is disappointed by President Trump’s decision to impose a temporary 10% surcharge on imports, and called on policymakers to prioritize stable, predictable trade policies that support business.
It said that the decision by the White House to impose broad tariffs risks increasing uncertainty.
AfA said its members were already having to manage fluctuating volumes, pricing pressures, and complex compliance requirements, and the introduction of a sweeping tariff measure without clear guidance creates further operational disruption which will ripple across the supply chain.
Air cargo and logistics businesses plan months in advance, commit capacity based on forecast demand, and operate on tight margins, and abrupt policy interventions undermine long term planning and investment.
At a time of growing geopolitical instability, including the continued military build-up in the Middle East, policy uncertainty at home only heightens risk for importers, exporters, and the logistics providers that support them.
AfA urged the Administration and Congress to prioritize consistent, transparent trade frameworks that strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness, support growth, and provide businesses with the certainty they need to operate effectively.
Earlier, the AfA had welcomed the US Supreme Court’s striking down of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on 20 February, saying that it should bring a degree of clarity for US international traders.
