A Floridian in Paris: Gov. DeSantis headed to Air Show in France
'Florida's focus on manufacturing, aviation, and the space industry already makes it a global leader in aerospace,' DeSantis said in a statement. 'Our efforts on this trip will be to promote further investment in our state and bring more high-paying jobs to Florida.'
The show will run June 16–18. According to DeSantis' office, 15 Florida-based companies will attend the show, and the trip will include Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly, Secretary of Transportation Jared Perdue, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Space Florida President Rob Long, University of Central Florida President Alexander Cartwright and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Barry Butler.
There will be 'multiple project announcements, a Florida-focused business roundtable' and a 'ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Florida Pavilion,' the release from DeSantis' office says.
In addition to drawing investment in Florida, the trip is also geared toward helping Florida companies boost their access to global markets.
But the threat of increased tariffs by President Donald Trump could loom over the mission.
Trump initially said he'd impose a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, but on May 25 – six days before they were set to take effect – he announced he was pushing the deadline back to July 9. The delay would give the U.S. and the EU more time to reach a trade deal.
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