China’s commerce ministry stated on Tuesday that both Chinese airlines and Boeing have been significantly impacted by U.S.-imposed tariffs, urging Washington to take into account the concerns of businesses and foster a more stable trade environment.

This marks Beijing’s first official remark on the tariffs' effects on the aviation sector following Boeing’s recent move to fly three 737 MAX jets—originally intended for Chinese buyers—back to the United States.

Last week, Boeing acknowledged that several Chinese customers had backed out of new aircraft deliveries due to tariff pressures, prompting the aerospace giant to explore alternative buyers for dozens of planes.

Responding to media inquiries about the aircraft returns, China’s commerce ministry emphasized its support for normal business interactions between the two nations. It called on the U.S. to provide a predictable framework for trade and investment, underscoring the significant toll tariffs have taken.

"Both Chinese airlines and Boeing have suffered considerable losses," the ministry noted, pointing out that the tariffs have also disrupted global supply chains, aviation operations, and broader investment flows.

Beijing continues to show concern about the escalating trade tensions. Chinese authorities have reportedly granted exemptions for certain U.S. imports, aiming to shield critical goods from steep 125% tariffs and urging companies to identify essential items requiring levy relief.

Meanwhile, French aerospace group Safran (SAF.PA) revealed last Friday that China had granted tariff exemptions for some key aerospace components, such as aircraft engines and landing gear parts.