Trade Barriers in the Aerospace Industry
... As a result, aerospace products are being produced and sold at an increasing rate and make up a significant portion of international trade. ... Industry Profile The United States is the benchmark when measuring countries’ competitiveness in the aerospace marketplace. (Hartley & Braddon, 2002) With more than 2 million workers directly employed by the nation’s civilian and commercial aerospace and aviation industry at an average annual wage of $47,700, the long-term health of the industry is vital to the health of the country’s overall economy. According to the United Stated International Trade Commission, aerospace exports accounted for $43. ... It can also be traced back to trade barriers. Trade Barriers While many people think of trade barriers mainly in terms of protectionism through tariffs, quotas and prohibitions, there are other indirect barriers that are less obvious and harder to quantify. These indirect barriers, such as subsidies, tax discrimination, and government procurement practices, are a valuable benefit to the United States aerospace industry.