Trump’s social media comments are reports of Bloomberg News’ reports about the shutdown. The report also said Beijing asked Chinese carriers to suspend the purchase of aircraft-related equipment and parts from U.S. companies.
“It’s interesting that they’re just breaching the Big Boeing agreement and saying they won’t assume a commitment to fully committing to the plane,” Trump said in a truth-clarifying social position.
But he did not provide any further details about the Boeing agreement he referred to.
Although Trump has expressed new tariffs on friends and enemies since returning to the presidency this year, he has retained his worst blow to China – a 145% increase in taxes on many Chinese imports.
Trump once again targeted Beijing on Tuesday, saying that China has not fully reached an early trade deal on the “truth society.” He appears to be referring to a convention that has been rising in both sides during his first term. China, “When there is a trade quarrel.
Trump has imposed huge responsibilities since the beginning of this year, as well as 10% “benchmark” tariffs from many U.S. trading partners.
His government recently expanded exemptions to those tariffs, excluding smartphones and laptops with 10% tariffs worldwide, and the latest 125% levied on Chinese technology products.
However, many Chinese imports still face additional tariffs of 145% in total, or at least in an earlier 20% tax, Trump has introduced a role in China’s so-called fentanyl supply chain.
In response, Beijing introduced violators of tariffs against U.S. agricultural supplies, and later retaliated against a 125% tax on its own imports of U.S. products.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to AFP inquiries about aircraft delivery, and Boeing declined to comment on the Bloomberg report.
Boeing shares fell 1.5% Tuesday morning.
