China’s imposition of retaliatory tariffs in response to trade policies introduced under US President Donald Trump is set to impact the financial feasibility of Boeing aircraft acquisitions by Chinese airlines. These tariffs, targeting key US exports, include significant increases on large civil aircraft, which could prompt Chinese carriers to rethink their fleet procurement strategies.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting nearly all of the United States’ major trading partners, signaling a dramatic escalation in the administration’s protectionist trade policy. The measures include a 34% tariff on imports from China and a 20% tariff on European Union goods, among other significant trade barriers.
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has expressed concerns over the potential impact of trade tariffs proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump. Kelly warned that these tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, posing a significant challenge to the aviation industry, particularly to manufacturers like Boeing.
