In a bold retaliatory move, China has instructed its airlines to suspend all further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

This decision comes on the heels of Washington’s announcement of steep new tariffs — up to 145% — on a wide range of Chinese imports, further intensifying tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Industry insiders say the move is a direct response to what Beijing views as an aggressive escalation by the United States in the ongoing trade standoff. The halt in Boeing deliveries is expected to have a significant impact on the American aerospace giant, which has been struggling with production challenges and fierce competition from Europe’s Airbus.

While neither the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) nor Boeing has officially commented on the report, the implications are already sending ripples through global markets and the aviation industry.

Analysts believe this development could signal a broader decoupling trend in the aviation sector and a reconfiguration of international trade alliances if tensions persist.