U.S. to Curb Chinese Airlines’ Access, Stoking Trade Tension
- Trump administration charges China is blocking U.S. flights
- Carriers climb after U.S. decision, gains in travel demand
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The Trump administration is suspending passenger flights to the U.S. by Chinese airlines, saying it was retaliating after Beijing barred American carriers from re-entering China amid escalating tensions between the two nations.
The order issued Wednesday takes effect June 16, although President Donald Trump could act sooner if he chooses, the Department of Transportation said in a statement.