Import tariffs increase seen slowing down global air cargo

Workers pack goods for transport at the Eldoret International Airport. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Global air cargo expansion will sharply drop to two percent in 2019 compared to this year’s 10 percent growth, according to a report released last week by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The slow growth is attributed to countries increasing their import tariffs to protect local companies. The US has imposed import tariffs on China — 25 percent on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium.

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