China Returns Boeing 737 Max Jets Amid U.S Trade War
China has returned brand-new Boeing 737 Max jets to the U.S., signaling rising tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two economic giants. A 737 Max originally intended for Xiamen Airlines landed back in Seattle on Sunday, followed by a second aircraft on Monday. The move highlights how deeply tariffs and retaliatory policies are affecting global commerce, especially the aviation sector. The 737 Max, Boeing’s bestselling aircraft, had been undergoing final delivery preparations at the company's center in China. With the aircraft's market value at around $55 million, the recent spike in tariffs, 145 percent on Chinese goods from the U.S. and 120 percent in retaliation by China, makes delivery financially burdensome for Chinese airlines . Reports suggest Beijing is now considering aid for local carriers leasing Boeing jets as they struggle with mounting costs. Last week, the Chinese government reportedly asked domestic airlines to halt purchases of U....