President Trump on Thursday knocked China for refusing to accept Boeing aircraft amid an ongoing trade war with the US, calling for rejection and calling another example of China using the US
“Boeing needs to be in debt to China because it doesn’t take the beautifully completed plane that China has promised to buy. This is just a small example of what China has done over the years, Trump said. The true society.
Boeing CEO Kelly Autoberg He told CNBC on Wednesday China has suspended aircraft delivery due to tariffs, adding that around 737 largest aircraft heading towards China have returned to the US.
The US has implemented a 90-day suspension with “mutual” tariffs on other trading partners, setting a 10% rate while maintaining China’s 145% tariffs.
This week’s Trump acknowledged that the additional 125% tariffs he slapped in China earlier this month (combined with one of the existing 20%) was “very high,” and he showed a change in tone of addressing and dealing with Chinese President Xi nearby. Trump also said his administration is in direct discussions with China about trade “everyday.”
China said Wednesday it was not actively involved in the negotiation process over tariffs with the US, contradicting Trump’s comments.
His Yadong, a spokesman for China’s Commerce Department, said Thursday that “the claims about progress in trade negotiations between China and the US are unfounded as they try to catch the wind and are virtually unfounded.”
The White House did not respond to requests for comment that China has refused to speak.
