Understand Why China Returned a $55 Million Boeing 737 to the U.S.

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Published on 20/04/2025 at 19:48

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Xiamen Airlines Plane Returns to the U.S. After Tariffs of Up to 145% Make Delivery Economically Unviable; Boeing Faces New Hurdle in 737 MAX Exports

A Boeing 737 MAX, originally intended for the Chinese company Xiamen Airlines, returned to the United States this Sunday. The aircraft, which was painted in the company’s colors, landed at Boeing Field in Seattle after covering 8,000 kilometers.

On the way, it made stops for refueling in Guam and Hawaii. The jet was among the models awaiting completion at Boeing’s assembly center in Zhoushan, China.

Tariffs Make Delivery Unviable

The return of the plane occurred after the increase in tariffs between the two countries. This month, the U.S. raised the base tariff on Chinese imports to 145%. In response, China imposed a 125% tariff on American products.

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Impact on Boeing’s Exports

It is unclear who made the decision to bring the jet back. Boeing and Xiamen Airlines have not yet commented on the matter. The return of the 737 MAX, Boeing’s best-selling model, signals the effects of the disruption in the tariff exemption regime.

The incident occurs at a delicate time for the American manufacturer, which is trying to resume exports of the model after nearly five years of suspension.

Experts warn that instability may stifle new deliveries, as airlines prefer to delay receipts to avoid extra costs.

With information from Infomoney.

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Understand Why China Returned a $55 Million Boeing 737 to the U.S.

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