The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has submitted comments on the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Commercial Aircraft and Jet Engines, highlighting the aerospace and defense industry’s critical role in the U.S. economy, national security, and global trade leadership. AIA urges the Administration to use this review to strengthen the American aerospace and defense industry by addressing trade barriers, encouraging foreign investment, streamlining certification, and improving capital access for new suppliers—steps critical to keeping the sector competitive, resilient, and innovative.