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China has told airlines to stop taking deliveries of aircraft from Boeing, Bloomberg reported on April 15, 2025, as Beijing continues to react to tariffs imposed by the US.
Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg stated that China has also asked that its carriers halt any purchase of aircraft related equipment and parts from US companies.
The Chinese government is supposedly considering ways to provide assistance to airlines that lease Boeing jets and are facing higher costs.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg expressed concern to the US Senate Commerce Committee at the beginning of April over tariffs. He cautioned that these tariffs could hinder Boeing's ability to export its commercial airplanes. He emphasised that 80% of Boeing's planes are sold internationally, highlighting the importance of free trade for the company's operations.
Chinese carriers such as Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines, reportedly have plans to take delivery of a collective 179 Boeing planes, in the next two-year period.
Airline Economics has contacted Boeing for comment.
China remains the only country currently facing US tariffs, following President Trump’s 90-day tariff freeze on other countries. In response to Washington’s 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing raised its own levies on US goods to 125% last week.
Last year, Boeing stated in a commercial market outlook, that China is expected to more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043, noting that the country’s commercial fleet will grow by 4.1% annually – from 4,345 to 9,740 planes – within the next 20 years.
Shares in the American manufacturer were down at just over 3% in premarket trading on April 15, 2025.