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T hese tariffs would apply to Washington built aircraft as well as Washington grown agricultural products exported to the E.U. Elevating quality aerospace parts for more than 75 years. Legislation introduced in the state’s capitol puts Washington in best position to avoid retaliatory tar- iffs on major exports – including aircraft – protecting employers and jobs. H.B. 2945 and S.B. 6690 would change the preferential B&O tax rate for aerospace manufacturing beginning April 1, 2020 unless a U.S. and E.U. agreement expressly allows the rate to be reinstated. By addressing the single state tax measure deemed unlawful in this case, Washington State demonstrates national leadership in the attempt to avoid retaliatory tariffs on American-made commercial aircraft. Aerospace employers need certainty where possible. Lingering negotiations with the E.U. hurt our ability to compete globally and grow and retain local jobs. We also recognize the importance of this tool to our companies. That is why we are advocating that, if the preference is permitted to continue after the dispute has been resolved, the preferential B&O tax rate should be returned to the current .2904 percent level. General Plastics supplies top-flight custom-molded flexible polyurethane products and rigid foam core materials for aircraft flight decks, interior cabins and more. And because of our abundance of value-added services, we can supply intricate parts fabricated to customers’ exact specifications. Here is where high-quality parts and high-quality services soar. Where Great Ideas Take Shape GENERALPLASTICS.COM Though regrettable, raising the B&O tax rate for aerospace manufacturing is necessary to prevent significant harm to local businesses, jobs, and the economy as whole. IMPRESSED PRINTS Boltaron® 9815D About the Aerospace Futures Alliance The Aerospace Futures Alliance is a coalition of businesses seeking to support, strengthen, and grow the aerospace industry in the State of Washington. Founded in 2006, AFA is a 501(c)(6) that has been successful in helping the aerospace industry thrive through its efforts in advocacy and policy develop- ment, workforce development, training and educa- tion, and market intelligence. Aerospace Futures Alliance 925 4th Ave, STE 2000 Seattle, WA 98104 [email protected] https://www.afa-wa.com 60 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS IMPRESSED TEXTURES Boltaron® 9815P PEARLESCENTS Boltaron® 9815 True Pearl THERMOFORM GOOD IMPRESSIONS With the world's widest range of thermoformable materials in unlimited design possibilities for aircraft seats, tray tables, and decorative trim and finish. P artner with SIMONA Boltaron for hands-on design and engineering support to create interior components that will meet the demands of tomorrow's aircraft interiors. You imagine. We innovate. METALLICS Boltaron® 9815M