China has lifted its ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, according to reports on Tuesday, following a temporary de-escalation in the ongoing trade war between the US and China.
Last month, Boeing confirmed that Chinese airlines had halted the delivery of new aircraft after both nations imposed hefty reciprocal tariffs on each other. However, Bloomberg News reported that Chinese authorities have now informed domestic carriers that they are free to resume ordering US-made planes, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Boeing did not immediately comment on the report.
This development comes after the US and China reached an agreement to significantly reduce tariffs for 90 days, marking a notable step in easing tensions between the two economic giants. In a joint statement on Monday, both nations revealed that they would lower tariffs on many goods, with Washington cutting its duties from 145 percent to 30 percent, while Beijing slashed its tariffs from 125 percent to 10 percent.
The tariff reductions are part of an effort to revive stalled trade talks, with US President Donald Trump describing the outcome as a “total reset”. Trump also hinted at potential upcoming discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Boeing had been planning to deliver around 50 aircraft to China in 2025, according to the company’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg.
China’s foreign ministry has yet to provide a comment regarding the lifting of the ban.
