Airbus President on U.S. Business, Taxes, and Trade

The video discusses Airbus's investments in the USA, highlighting their employment and facilities. It emphasizes the significance of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the US economy, accounting for millions of jobs and a substantial portion of exports and research. The discussion covers the need for policy certainty, particularly in trade and tax reforms, and the global nature of the aerospace supply chain. The potential impact of local sourcing pressures and corporate tax rates on business strategy is also explored, along with concerns about trade policies under the new administration.

How many full-time employees does Airbus have in the USA?

• 3,200

• 4,500

• 2,000

• 5,000

What percentage of US exports is attributed to foreign-owned businesses?

• 10%

• 30%

• 24%

• 17%

What is a significant concern for businesses like Airbus regarding US trade policies?

• Limited market access

• High operational costs

• Uncertainty in trade and tax policies

• Lack of skilled labor

What percentage of Airbus's airplanes are sourced from the USA?

• 40%

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

What is the stance of Airbus on sourcing components locally in exchange for no border adjustment tax?

• They have already agreed to local sourcing

• They prioritize quality and cost over local sourcing

• They are indifferent to sourcing locations

• They are willing to increase local sourcing

What corporate tax rate does Airbus consider very low?

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

How has the sentiment towards trade policies changed since the President's election according to Airbus?

• Increased concern about trade sanctions

• Unchanged concern about trade wars

• Less concerned about trade wars

• More concerned about trade wars