China has ordered airlines to suspend all Boeing aircraft deliveries and halt procurement of US aviation parts and equipment, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The move responds to US President Donald Trump’s recently announced 145% reciprocal tariffs.
Setback for Boeing’s Struggling 737 Line
Roughly 10 Boeing 737 planes were expected to be delivered to Chinese carriers, including two each for China Southern Airlines, Air China, and Xiamen Airlines. Some jets with completed delivery paperwork may still be allowed entry on a case-by-case basis, sources said.
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China’s Growing Influence in Aviation
The decision is another blow to Boeing, which is already dealing with safety scandals and declining orders. Despite being expected to fulfill 20% of global aircraft demand in the next 20 years, China hasn’t placed a new Boeing order in recent years.
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