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Delta Airlines Halts 2025 Outlook Amid Trade Turmoil

4/9/2025

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Delta Airlines has paused its 2025 financial outlook, grappling with rising tariffs and a weakening travel market. CEO Ed Bastian emphasized that global trade uncertainty is hindering growth. As President Trump’s tariffs on China and other countries escalate, concerns about a looming recession and soaring consumer prices continue to mount.

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Delta Airlines has paused its 2025 financial outlook, grappling with rising tariffs and a weakening travel market. CEO Ed Bastian emphasized that global trade uncertainty is hindering growth. As President Trump’s tariffs on China and other countries escalate, concerns about a looming recession and soaring consumer prices continue to mount.