China has delivered a strong counterpunch in the ongoing trade battle with the United States. Following President Donald Trump¡¯s decision to impose sharp tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, China has retaliated by halting aircraft deliveries from Boeing, a major blow to the American aerospace industry. With further tensions unfolding in sectors like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, both nations appear locked in a strong economic standoff that is now expanding into new areas of global trade.
As a part of direct response to US tariff moves, China has instructed its domestic airlines to stop accepting new aircraft from Boeing. The news as reported by Bloomberg¡ªfurther complicates trade relations between the two countries. Boeing, which relies heavily on China as a key customer, is now facing the fallout of political decisions beyond its control.
As part of its wider strategy, the Trump administration is now looking into tariffs on pharmaceutical and semiconductor imports. Official filings show that the White House has launched investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, citing national security concerns.?
Facing backlash and confusion over the scope of the new tech tariffs, President Trump used Truth Social to clarify his stance. He firmly denied reports suggesting exemptions for products like smartphones and semiconductors, stating these items remain tariffed under a new category. Trump criticized the media for ¡°misreporting¡± and insisted that no country, particularly China, would be let off the hook for what he termed ¡°unfair trade practices.¡±
Though the US Customs and Border Protection had temporarily held off tariffs on select tech items¡ªbringing brief relief to industries reliant on Chinese manufacturing¡ªTrump officials clarified the pause is only part of a broader national security review. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said tariffs of 20% will apply across the board, with some items facing up to 125%. All products under review are being evaluated by the Commerce Department for final decisions.
The fallout of the US-China trade war isn¡¯t just bilateral. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou described the US tariff policy as a ¡°tsunami of destabilisation,¡± warning that it shakes the foundation of global economic trust. Speaking at a press conference on France¡¯s 2026 budget, Bayrou said Trump¡¯s aggressive strategy has turned the US into an unpredictable force in world trade.