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Boeing Shares Plummet Over 4% as China Halts Jet Deliveries Amid Rising Trade Tensions

Boeing Faces Significant Stock Drop Following China's Directive

The Boeing Company experienced a sharp decline in its stock value, dropping more than 4% on Tuesday. This downturn comes in the wake of reports that China has ordered its airlines to suspend the acceptance of new Boeing aircraft. This move is seen as a direct response to the United States imposing hefty tariffs on Chinese products, escalating the ongoing trade disputes between the two economic powerhouses.

Impact on Boeing and U.S. Manufacturers

In addition to halting aircraft deliveries, Chinese authorities have also instructed domestic airlines to cease purchasing aviation equipment and components from American manufacturers. This decision has further strained the commercial relationship between the U.S. and China, with Boeing's shares falling by 4.51% to $152.00 each at 4:01 am ET.