This chapter discusses the impact of the US-China trade war and global trade turmoil on Boeing, Airbus, and Comac. It explores the complexities of tariffs, supply chains, and potential demand destruction.
80-90% of Boeing's commercial and defense supply chain spend is US-based.
Tariffs could impact $5-10 billion of Boeing's supply chain spending.
Airlines are refusing deliveries of new aircraft subject to tariffs.
Boeing has a large inventory that might buffer the immediate impact.
Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno and Jens Flottau are joined by Wall Street analyst Scott Mikus to break down how global trade turmoil affects OEMs.