In a notable development, China has lifted its long-standing ban on Boeing plane deliveries, including the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner models. This marks the end of nearly five years of delivery suspensions and coincides with new progress in US-China trade talks.
The US and China have reached a pivotal agreement to reduce tariffs, aiming to ease trade tensions with a 90-day truce. Reuters reported that the US slashed its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China cut its tariffs on US goods to 10%. This mutual decision has generated optimism within markets, notably boosting sectors such as apparel, footwear, and travel, which are heavily dependent on the two countries' trade relations.
Boeing has strategically emphasized its commitment to the lucrative Chinese market. Boeing's China President, Alvin Liu, highlighted the exciting possibilities for collaborative efforts in the field of low-altitude logistics. Following these developments, Boeing's stock responded positively, trading at $198.53, marking an increase of $3.63 or 1.86%. The company appears set to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market amidst an improving bilateral trade environment.