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Boeing jet returns to US from China — a victim of Trump’s tariff war

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Last updated: April 21, 2025 7:05 am
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The Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline recently made a return to the US production hub due to the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. The 737 MAX aircraft, which was meant for Xiamen Airlines, landed at Seattle’s Boeing Field after making refueling stops in Guam and Hawaii on its 5,000-mile journey back.

This decision to return the aircraft was influenced by the tit-for-tat tariffs imposed by President Trump in his global trade offensive. With Trump raising baseline tariffs on Chinese imports to 145% and China retaliating with a 125% tariff on US goods, the delivery of the Boeing jet to a Chinese airline could have been significantly impacted financially. The market value of a new 737 MAX is estimated to be around $55 million, making it a costly endeavor for the Chinese carrier in light of the tariffs.

The exact reason for the decision to return the aircraft to the US is unclear, and both Boeing and Xiamen Airlines have not provided any official comments on the matter. This move marks a disruption in new aircraft deliveries as a result of the breakdown in the aerospace industry’s duty-free status, which has been in place for decades.

The ongoing tariff war and uncertainty surrounding deliveries have created challenges for Boeing as it tries to navigate through the trade tensions and recover from previous import freezes on the 737 MAX jets. Airlines are now faced with the dilemma of either deferring delivery of planes or paying hefty duties due to the changing tariff landscape.

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Overall, the return of the 737 MAX to the US production hub highlights the complexities and consequences of the trade war between the US and China on the aviation industry. The impact of these tariffs on aircraft deliveries and market dynamics remains to be seen as both countries continue to engage in negotiations and trade disputes.

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