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"Foreign Ownership of US Carriers Raises Concerns: Transportation Secretary Questions National Security Implications In a recent statement, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has expressed growing concerns over the increasing presence of foreign companies in the US aviation industry. Specifically, he has questioned the ownership of American carriers by foreign entities, citing difficulties in tracking who ultimately owns these airlines. This issue has sparked debate over national security implications, as foreign ownership of critical infrastructure raises questions about the potential for foreign governments to exert influence over the country's transportation systems. As the US continues to navigate complex global relationships, the ownership structure of its airlines has become a pressing concern for policymakers and industry experts alike."

"Why do we have foreign companies owning carriers?" asks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. "Why would we allow that? It makes it really challenging to track who owns what.”