The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has just released a harsh statement in which it directly attributes the recent block on deliveries of Boeing aircraft destined for China to the duties imposed by the United States (see AVIONEWS). According to Chinese government sources, the decision is a direct consequence of Washington's protectionist trade policies, which have seriously disrupted the stability of industrial and supply chains worldwide, with significant repercussions on the international air transport sector.

A spokesperson for the ministry in an official statement published on the ministry's website, stressed that "the unilateral tariffs imposed by the United States have created significant obstacles to the normal conduct of international trade, causing concrete damage to both Chinese airlines and the American manufacturer Boeing". The note goes on to highlight the operational and financial difficulties that Chinese carriers are facing due to this situation, as well as the losses suffered by Boeing following China's refusal to receive the new aircraft.

Trade tensions between the two economic superpowers have escalated following US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 145% tariff on most goods imported from China. Beijing responded with countermeasures, applying 125% tariffs on products from the United States (a measure that significantly affects the cost of Boeing aircraft for Chinese airlines). Last week, during an interview with "CNBC", Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed the difficulties in deliveries to China, specifying that three aircraft ready for shipment had been forced to return to the United States (see AVIONEWS) due to China's refusal to take charge of them after the introduction of further tariffs by the Trump administration. However, these aircraft will not remain to molder in Seattle, given that the industry has already received several requests for the models rejected by Beijing (see AVIONEWS).