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Boeing redirects 737 MAX 8s to US amid tariff tensions
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Boeing has redirected two of its 737 MAX 8 aircraft back to the United States amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. The move comes in the wake of increased tariffs imposed by the US, reaching up to 245% on certain Chinese goods.

The aircraft, initially intended for delivery to XiamenAir, were stationed at Boeing's Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, China. The second 737 MAX 8, with the registration N242BE, departed Zhoushan on April 21, heading to Guam. The first aircraft, N230BE, left on April 18, initially landing in Guam before continuing to Honolulu and finally to King County-Boeing Field.

"The Air Current broke the news that Boeing would be ferrying the 737 MAX 8s from Zhoushan, China, back to the US," says the publication, citing unnamed sources. These developments occur as Chinese airlines reportedly reject deliveries from Chinese lessors, seeking other buyers for their planes.

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Bloomberg reported that the Chinese government, through the National Development and Reform Commission, has paused all Boeing deliveries following the US's tariff adjustments. These measures followed a 10% US tariff imposition on imported goods and increased levies on Chinese imports as high as 245%, introducing additional tariffs to address domestic issues like the fentanyl crisis.

CNN noted that US officials have advised China's President Xi Jinping to arrange a call with President Donald Trump. According to the report, Trump believes China's retaliation escalated the trade conflict, even though the US initiated the tariff hikes.

Boeing's latest filings reveal 130 pending orders for Chinese clients, which include models from the 737 MAX, 777F, 777X, and 787-9 series.

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