Boeing ‘working to mitigate risks from tariffs to global supply chain’
March 26, 2025
Boeing is actively working to manage risks posed by tariffs, which threaten to disrupt the global aviation supply chain.
With a backlog of over 6,200 aircraft, the company is facing various challenges, including geopolitical conflicts, fuel prices, capacity constraints, and the uncertainty of tariffs.
Malcolm An, Senior Managing Director of Global Strategic Initiatives at Boeing, highlighted the ongoing complexities of the company’s global supply chain, which is among the largest and most intricate in the industry.
“We’re continuously making good strides. All of this is to support our backlog, which today is over 6,200 aeroplanes,” he said at the Routes Asia 2025 event in Perth.
“On tariffs, in the near term, Boeing is working to mitigate their impact on the global supply chain. That’s our focus.”
He acknowledged that while Boeing has been making significant progress, the situation regarding tariffs remains fluid, with many factors outside the company’s control.
Boeing continues to monitor these risks closely, he said, recognising their potential impact on production timelines and cost structures.
As the aerospace giant works to meet demand, it remains focused on adapting its operations to mitigate the effects of external pressures, including tariffs that may affect its extensive network of suppliers and partners worldwide.
“There are industry headwinds, from ongoing geopolitical conflicts to fuel prices, capacity constraints, and tariffs,” An said.
“We are monitoring these things, which mostly are outside of our control, and on tariffs the situation is fluid, but everyone knows that Boeing has a very complex and big global supply chain.”
