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China Halts Boeing Jet Orders Amid Escalating Trade War with U.S.

China directs airlines to stop Boeing purchases as tariffs soar, impacting global aviation sales and straining Boeing's market presence.

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  1. China orders airlines to stop orders of Boeing aircraft amid trade war with US

    Boeing has, however, failed to get a major order in China in recent years due to trade and safety issues raised by several high-profile incidents.

    China orders airlines to stop orders of Boeing aircraft amid trade war with US

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  2. China Ratchets Up Pressure on Trump Administration by Blocking Delivery of New Boeing Jets

    The ban extends to spare parts from the American manufacturer, a move that could virtually cripple Chinese carriers reliant on Boeing jets for fleets already in service.

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  3. China halts Boeing jet orders

    A 125% duty would significantly raise the cost of Boeing jets bound for Chinese carriers, making them a financial burden and potentially prompting airlines to consider alternatives like Airbus and domestic player COMAC.

    China halts Boeing jet orders

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Updated: Apr 15th, 2025, 12:28 PM ET

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In a significant escalation of trade tensions, the Chinese government has ordered airlines to cease further orders of Boeing jets and halt the purchase of U.S. aircraft parts. This decision comes amid retaliatory tariffs, with U.S. tariffs reaching 145% on Chinese imports, while China has implemented 125% tariffs on U.S. goods. Boeing's stock has fallen due to these pressures and ongoing challenges in the Chinese market, where it has struggled to secure orders since 2019. Although some deliveries may occur if papers are processed, this ban underlines the increasing difficulties Boeing faces in maintaining its presence in China, the largest aircraft market.


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  • China is ordering its airlines to halt any further orders of Boeing jets as a trade war with the United States continues, which recently saw President Donald Trump implement tariffs as high as 145% on Beijing’s goods.

  • The news comes amid ongoing trade disputes, impacting supply chains and posing challenges for both Boeing and the struggling airline industry, especially at a time when markets were slowly recovering from the pandemic.

  • Beijing's market is critical, as it is expected to make up 20% of global aircraft demand over the next two decades, but Boeing has failed to secure new orders due to increasing tariffs and safety concerns.


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