China on Tuesday told its airlines to halt deliveries of jets from US plane maker Boeing.
According to Bloomberg, the Chinese government also told the airlines to suspend their purchase of aviation equipment and parts from US companies in general.
This comes as the trade war between Beijing and Washington continues to gain momentum.
The world’s two biggest economies recently imposed tit-for-tat trade levies on each other in an escalating trade war.
The Chinese government was also considering helping airlines that lease Boeing jets and are now facing higher costs.
Such a move could prompt Chinese airlines to consider alternatives from Europe’s Airbus and homegrown manufacturer, Comac.
