China has instructed its airlines to cease accepting new aircraft deliveries from Boeing, as reported by Bloomberg News. This decision comes against the backdrop of an intensifying trade conflict between Beijing and Washington, which has evolved into a significant trade war.
Since the onset of President Donald Trump’s administration, the United States and China—two of the world’s largest economies—have imposed substantial tariffs on each other’s goods. Currently, US duties on Chinese imports have reached as high as 145%.
In retaliation, China has implemented counter-tariffs of up to 125% on American products, accusing the US of employing unfair trade practices and “unilaterally bullying” other nations.
According to Bloomberg, China has also urged its airlines to refrain from purchasing aircraft parts and related equipment from American manufacturers. Furthermore, the Chinese government may consider providing support to domestic airlines that lease Boeing jets, as they grapple with increasing costs.
The escalating tariffs are poised to make the importation of planes and components from the US significantly more expensive, as both nations continue to use tariffs as instruments of economic warfare.
Despite a recent decision to freeze further reciprocal tariff increases on other countries for 90 days, President Trump has not extended any substantial relief to China. On Friday, US officials announced exemptions from the latest tariffs for a range of high-end technology goods, including smartphones, semiconductors, and computers, but these measures do not address the ongoing tensions with Beijing.
