Trump’s tariffs could impact US weapons production: Report

Trump’s tariffs could impact US weapons production: Report

President Donald Trump's global tariff plans, which includes 20% tariffs on European Union imports and 10% on U.K. and Australian goods, could disrupt U.S. weapons manufacturing. According to Politico, there could be an increase in prices and a strain on international partnerships. Defense analysts say tariffs may lead to supply shortages and retaliatory measures from allies, making critical supplies more expensive or unavailable. Amid escalatin…

The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump could seriously affect the US defense industry, complicating international cooperation and increasing the cost of producing military equipment, Politico reported.

Trump's tariffs may hit US defense production including F-35 fighter jet, air defense projects, Politico reports

Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could seriously hit the U.S. defense industry, complicating international cooperation and increasing the cost of manufacturing military equipment, Politico reported on April 4.Trump unveiled a sweeping list of "reciprocial tariffs" on April 2, imposing a baseline 10% duty on all countries — including Ukraine — with even higher rates for major trade partners like the EU.Russia and Belarus were not in…

Trump’s tariffs threaten US weapons production

President Donald Trump’s tariffs aren’t just an economic disruption. They’re a security one. His program, if implemented as planned, could muddle global supply chains the Pentagon has spent decades creating, make American weapons more expensive, and complicate international efforts to counter China — such as joint ventures to build submarines with the United Kingdom and Australia. America’s go-it-alone approach, coupled with these wider threats,…

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Brazilian Rodrigo Torres, 48, commands the Edge Group, one of the largest nuclear and defense technology conglomerates in the world. Founded in 2019 and based in Abu Dhabi, the group sees business prosper not only with the increase in the climate of tension heated by Donald Trump, but also with the “internal wars” of each country. Read more (04/05/2025)