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- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency expects $100 million in tariff costs.
- Rep. Rick Larsen criticized the tariffs for raising costs.
- Congress approved $12.5 billion last year to modernize air traffic control and increase controller hiring.
- The FAA is seeking at least $10 billion for phase two, with telecom upgrades rising to $5.91 billion.
- Bedford said outdated copper wires must be replaced by September 2027.