China has reportedly ordered its airlines to stop taking deliveries of aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing, Bloomberg News revealed Tuesday, as trade tensions between Beijing and Washington intensify.
The move comes amid a deepening tariff war since President Donald Trump took office, with the US imposing duties of up to 145% on Chinese imports. In response, China has slapped retaliatory tariffs as high as 125% on American goods, denouncing U.S. actions as unlawful “bullying.”
According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Chinese authorities have also directed domestic carriers to suspend purchases of US-made aircraft equipment and parts. The rising tariffs are expected to significantly increase the cost of importing American aviation products.
The Chinese government is reportedly considering measures to support airlines that lease Boeing jets and may face higher expenses due to the trade dispute.
While the US recently paused additional tariff hikes and offered some exemptions for tech goods,including semiconductors, smartphones, and computers—no similar relief has been extended to the aviation sector.
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