The current trade battle between the United States and China is becoming more tense as a result of China's decision to halt Boeing airplane delivery.

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In response to U.S. tariffs of 145% on Chinese imports, China ordered its airlines to cease receiving Boeing jet deliveries.

China demands all Boeing orders to be suspended as trade war escalates

Additionally, the order prohibits the purchase of U.S. airplane parts, which might result in a considerable increase in maintenance costs for Chinese airlines.

Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are assembled at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington.

Since the suspension jeopardizes Boeing's access to China, a crucial market for future expansion, the company's stock dropped more than 3%.

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From 2025 to 2027, 179 Boeing aircraft were supposed to be delivered to major Chinese airlines, including Air China and China Southern.

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Airbus and China's COMAC, which is marketing its C919 plane as a competitive alternative to Boeing, may benefit from the change.

Beijing might provide assistance to airlines renting Boeing aircraft in order to lessen the financial burden caused by the trade dispute.

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As the trade war intensifies, it might disrupt billions in aerospace transactions and have an effect on global markets and supply chains.

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