As Trump’s tariffs rattle global markets, China halts Boeing jet imports and aircraft part purchases, further straining aviation and trade ties between the two superpowers.
April 15, 2025: In a sharp escalation of the ongoing US-China trade war, Beijing has ordered its airlines to suspend deliveries of Boeing aircraft, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The move comes as both countries continue to exchange heavy tariffs, rattling global markets and putting multi-billion-dollar deals at risk.
Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, the US has imposed tariffs up to 145% on Chinese imports. In retaliation, China levied 125% duties on American goods, branding Washington’s actions as “bullying” and “economically reckless.”
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According to Bloomberg sources, Chinese carriers have also been instructed to stop buying US-made aviation parts and equipment, posing a severe setback to Boeing’s business in Asia’s largest aviation market.
🚫 Impact on Boeing
- Beijing’s new directive impacts both new aircraft orders and leasing arrangements, as the government considers support for carriers facing rising lease costs.
- The Boeing freeze mirrors broader retaliatory trade measures as tensions between the world’s two largest economies hit a new high.
🔍 Background
Earlier this month, the US administration paused further tariff hikes but offered no relief to China. However, certain high-tech products such as smartphones, semiconductors, and computers were exempted from duties—suggesting a partial rollback aimed at domestic tech interests.
China’s aviation sector, long a key customer for Boeing, has increasingly turned toward domestic manufacturers like COMAC amid ongoing geopolitical and economic tensions.
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