President Trump issued a proclamation on July 9, 2026, concluding the Section 232 national security investigation into imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and their associated parts. While the Administration determined that these imports threaten U.S. national security, it has not imposed Section 232 tariffs at this time.
Instead, the White House has directed the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to begin negotiations with foreign trading partners over the next 180 days to address the identified national security concerns.
Rather than imposing immediate import duties, the Administration will pursue agreements aimed at reducing the perceived risks associated with imported commercial aerospace products.
The proclamation also provides the President with the authority to take additional action if negotiations are unsuccessful. Specifically, if agreements are not reached within the 180-day period, are not effectively implemented, or fail to eliminate the national security concerns, the President may take further action to adjust imports, including the imposition of Section 232 tariffs.
The full text of the proclamation can be found here: