China has lifted its ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft after discussions with the United States led to a temporary reduction in trade tariffs.
The move marks a significant de-escalation in the trade tensions between the two countries.
Previously, Chinese airlines had halted deliveries of new Boeing planes due to high levies imposed as part of the ongoing trade dispute. However, Bloomberg reports that Chinese aviation officials are now allowing carriers to resume orders of U.S.-made aircraft.
The decision follows Monday’s trade talks in Geneva, where the U.S. agreed to lower its tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, while China reduced its own tariffs to 10%. U.S. President Donald Trump described the outcome as a “total reset” and hinted at further discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Boeing, which had initially planned to deliver around 50 aircraft to China in 2025, is expected to resume shipments soon. However, neither the aircraft manufacturer nor China’s foreign ministry has provided official statements on the latest development.
