GE Gets Green Light for Engine Parts in Trade Zone
Published Date: 7/23/2026
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General Electric’s Durham, North Carolina plant got the green light to make aerospace engine parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 93, but with some rules about paying duties on certain metals like steel and aluminum. This means GE can boost production while following special trade rules starting July 20, 2026. It’s a win for local jobs and high-tech manufacturing, with some cost checks to keep things fair.
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