China says US tariffs hurt Boeing and airlines, disrupt aviation supply chains, as Beijing urges stable trade ties.

Chinese airlines and Boeing have been severely impacted by U.S.-imposed tariffs, disrupting regular trade and investment activities of many businesses, the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

Tony Douglas, chief executive of Saudi startup Riyadh Air, said that the airline is prepared to purchase Boeing (NYSE:BA) aircraft originally intended for Chinese carriers if ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China prevent their delivery,