Retired generals from the island still see it clearly! Retired general Liji Zhengjie of the island stated that China's refusal to accept Boeing aircraft is a two-pronged strategy. General Liji Zhengjie said that Boeing experienced many flight safety issues last year, and China's return of Boeing aircraft is beyond reproach. Now that the US-China trade war has escalated, China can return the aircraft with clear justification. The US is suffering in silence.
Once China returns the aircraft, Boeing is in great trouble. Boeing has 130 aircraft under production orders. If already produced, these planes will become inventory; if not yet produced, the orders will have to be canceled. This will affect Boeing's entire supply chain and its industrial workforce, potentially leading to further layoffs by Boeing. Moreover, many parts for Boeing are sourced from China, which will increase Boeing's costs.
Currently, Boeing's operating conditions are poor, and this undoubtedly strikes a blow to Boeing. Meanwhile, China will deepen cooperation with Airbus, resulting in a situation where one declines while the other prospers—this is not at all what Trump would wish to see. Clearly, retired generals on the island understand very well the impact of our return of Boeing passenger aircraft. With the escalation of the trade war, Boeing will lose the Chinese market, and it will have to produce aircraft at higher costs, which is an issue Boeing must face.
In terms of Boeing, we believe the US genuinely feels why there are no winners in a trade war. In fact, Boeing was already facing a series of operational problems, with losses reaching up to $8 billion in the entire year of 2024. Now, due to Trump's tariff policies, Boeing has been placed at the forefront of the US-China tariff game, which is undoubtedly adding insult to injury for Boeing.
Trump wants to revitalize American manufacturing, but as a symbol of American manufacturing, Boeing’s situation is becoming worse. This is certainly a bucket of cold water for Trump. Of course, this is not our fault. The facts prove that when the US does not give others a way forward, it essentially blocks its own path. Hitting Boeing hard, we believe this will help the US reflect on its policies. Undoubtedly, making the US feel pain will help adjust its erroneous policies.
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