PEKIN (Reuters) – Chinese and Boeing airlines have been seriously affected by the customs duties imposed by the United States, the Chinese trade ministry said on Tuesday, which hopes that Washington will take into account business concerns and create a stable commercial environment.
This is Beijing’s first comment on the impact of customs duties on the aeronautical industry since the American manufacturer Boeing returned to the United States three 737 max which were to be delivered to Chinese customers.
Last week, Boeing said that a number of his customers in China indicated that they would refuse the delivery of new planes due to customs duties and that he was therefore looking for other buyers for his aircraft.
China is ready to support normal commercial cooperation between the two countries, said the ministry, while calling Washington to set up a stable environment for trade and investment.
“Chinese and Boeing airlines have suffered a lot,” said the ministry, adding that US customs duties have disrupted global supply chains, air transport and investment activities.
Last week, US President Donald Trump said Washington and Beijing discussed together to conclude a trade agreement, which China has denied.
On Friday, companies said the Chinese government had exempted certain American customs rights imports of 125% and asked companies to identify the goods that could be eligible for the same decision.
(Writing of Beijing, with Lisa Barrington; Kate Entringer; edited by Augustin Turpin)
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