China has ordered its airlines not to receive any additional shipments of US Boeing aircraft in response to the United States’ decision to impose high customs duties on Chinese goods, according to Bloomberg agency from sources described as well -informed.
Bloomberg added that Beijing asked Chinese airlines to stop buying equipment and spare parts related to aircraft from American companies.
It is expected that China’s move to stop the purchase of aircraft ingredients will increase the costs of plane maintenance in this country.
The Chinese decision may lead to several repercussions, most notably:
- Boeing shares decreased by 3% after the announcement, reflecting investor fears of the loss of Chinese market, which represents about 20% of Boeing delivery expectations during the next two decades.
- Great Chinese airlines such as Air China, China Eston and China Styran, which were planning to receive 179 Boeing aircraft between 2025 and 2027.
- Chinese airlines may tend to enhance cooperation with European Airbus or the local company Kumak to meet their aircraft needs.
Aid
Bloomberg said the Chinese government is studying ways to provide aid to airlines that rent Boeing aircraft and faces higher costs.
The 3 largest airlines in China, Air China, China Eston and Thansina Soutarn, planned to receive 45, 53 and 81 Boeing aircraft, respectively between 2025 and 2027.
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Commercial war
Analysts note that the escalation of customs duties between the two largest economies in the world warns of stopping the trade of goods between them, which was estimated at more than 650 billion dollars in 2024.
The United States and China entered into a customs war that broke out due to US President Donald Trump’s commercial policies.
Last week, China raised customs duties on US imports to a rate of 125% in response to the American customs duties, which it raised to the level of 145%.
This decision is a major escalation in the trade war between China and the United States, and it may have long -term effects on the global aviation industry, especially if restrictions continue for a long time.
As part of its commercial war against America, China also announced the cessation of the export of some rare ground minerals used in the technology, defense and energy industries, which threatens US supply chains.
