Boeing posts staggering $6B loss as CEO calls for ‘fundamental culture change’
New York PostOCT 16 2024
China Halts Boeing Deliveries Amid Escalating Trade War
Above: A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 777 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Shanghai on March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif. Image copyright: Kevin Carter/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-China narrative
Trump's escalating tariffs are only disrupting global supply chains and provoking countermeasures, leading to predictable countermeasures like this. These protectionist moves violate world trade rules, raise costs for U.S. firms, and weaken competitiveness. Boeing's sales will continue to plummet as China, a key market, defends itself through retaliatory action. Only equal-footed dialogue can restore mutually beneficial China-U.S. trade and save American jobs.
Anti-China narrative
China's move may cost Boeing in the short term, but it's a risky move for Beijing. With Chinese planes reliant on U.S. parts like GE engines, China's aerospace ambitions are vulnerable. Furthermore, non-U.S. manufacturers like Airbus can't fill the gap fast enough, and a prolonged standoff could cripple China's jet demand. Boeing can reroute planes, while China's retaliation may backfire, strengthening U.S. leverage in aerospace.