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Why China will not back down in Trump's tariff war (DW News)

Published 16 April 2025

In a live interview with DW News, Meredith Crowley remarked that China’s order to suspend deliveries of Boeing jets represents a significant setback for the U.S. manufacturer, which has faced ongoing domestic challenges and quality control issues in recent years, particularly with the 747 Max. The move could have serious implications for the highly skilled and well-paid jobs in the aerospace sector. Crowley also noted that the suspension poses operational difficulties for China, given its reliance on a Boeing-equipped fleet and trained pilots, which may prompt a short-term shift to acquiring used Boeing aircrafts from other parts of the world while exploring long-term retraining strategies to transition to alternative aircraft models.