The United States warned the European Union that a $3.4 billion European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could disrupt a trade truce in the aviation industry. Washington suspects that such financing violates the terms of 2021 agreements that froze tariffs in the dispute over aircraft manufacturer subsidies. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer demanded clarification on the parameters of the loan issued in the summer. Washington fears the loan could become a hidden subsidy for Airbus. Boeing also called on U.S. authorities to demand transparency. Airbus and the EIB, for their part, insist the financing was provided on market terms. The previous dispute between the U.S. and the EU over aviation subsidies lasted for many years and led to mutual duties. Their action was suspended in 2021, and in the summer of 2026 the truce was extended. The new conflict brings back the threat of mutual tariffs and exposes the financial conditions of aircraft manufacturing to transatlantic pressure.

The United States warned the European Union that a $3.4 billion European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could disrupt a trade truce in the aviation industry. Washington suspects that such financing violates the terms of 2021 agreements that froze tariffs in the dispute over aircraft manufacturer subsidies. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer demanded clarification on the parameters of the loan issued in the summer. Washington fears the loan could become a hidden subsidy for Airbus. Boeing also called on U.S. authorities to demand transparency. Airbus and the EIB, for their part, insist the financing was provided on market terms. The previous dispute between the U.S. and the EU over aviation subsidies lasted for many years and led to mutual duties. Their action was suspended in 2021, and in the summer of 2026 the truce was extended. The new conflict brings back the threat of mutual tariffs and exposes the financial conditions of aircraft manufacturing to transatlantic pressure.