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GE Aerospace’s CEO Met With Trump Seeking Relief on Tariffs

GE Aerospace CEO Seeks Relief on Tariffs
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General Electric Co.’s top executive made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump as part of a broad push by the manufacturer to navigate the volatility stemming from the global trade war.

Chief Executive Officer Larry Culp spoke with Trump in-person earlier this month to explain how a “tariff-free regime” has benefited the aerospace supply chain and generated a trade surplus for the domestic industry. Culp said he’s “hopeful” the message got through.