Air India is in talks with U.S. planemaker Boeing to acquire around 10 737 MAX jets after Chinese customers started rejecting deliveries amid a trade war with the United States, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

NEW DELHI – Air India is in talks with U Boeing to acquire around 10 737 MAX jets after Chinese customers started rejecting deliveries amid a trade war with the United States.

The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, marked by steep duties above 100%, have impacted various sectors, even the aviation industry has taken a hit.