IATA Chairman: Trade barriers harm the economy and the aviation travel industry.

The Chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Monday that the increasing trade barriers could potentially harm the economy and the aviation industry. He also mentioned that aircraft delivery delays are hindering growth at a time when passenger numbers are reaching record highs. IATA has lowered its key forecast for the industry's profits in 2025, attributing it to trade tensions and declining consumer confidence.