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In a bold retaliation to the US imposing 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, China suspended all deliveries of Boeing aircraft and banned the purchase of US-made aviation components. To make matters worse, Beijing imposed a massive 125% tariff on American imports, forcing Boeing jets out of the Chinese market.
Why it's huge:
Boeing's No. 1 growth market eliminated: China needed more than 8,800 new aircraft over the next 20 years. Now, 10 brand-new 737 MAX jets are sitting idle with no buyers.
Chain reaction: Beijing is also freezing exports of raw earth metals, essential for global technology and defense — while favoring Airbus and domestically made COMAC jets.
Market shock: Boeing shares fell 3% in premarket trading, extending a painful 10% year-to-date decline. The company is already facing $51 billion in accumulated losses since 2018.
What's next:
Revenue crisis: Boeing only gets paid on delivery. With more than 55 jets grounded, cash flow is drying up fast.
Airbus surge coming: If China goes all-in on Airbus, Boeing could lose its global footing.
Geopolitical reaction: The White House has sharply criticized the move, calling it a "clear violation" of previous agreements. Tensions are now nearing fever pitch.
Conclusion:
This is not just a trade dispute, it is a full-blown economic war. Boeing is taking direct fire, and the ripple effects could hit supply chains, U.S. industry and global aviation hard.
Big question: will either side blink or will things get worse?
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