Boeing has appointed former White House advisor Landon Loomis as the new President of Boeing China amid heightened trade wars between the US and China. Loomis, a Mandarin speaker, previously worked in Beijing, and Boeing is counting on his expertise to steady its position in the East Asian country.

The US manufacturer has been caught in the crosshairs of trade wars between the two countries over the last few months. Despite delaying deliveries in China earlier this year, Boeing is expected to land a big deal in the country soon. Meanwhile, the US is threatening to choke off exporting parts to Chinese operators.

A New Appointment In China

As reported by CNBC, Loomis’ appointment is effective immediately . He will be responsible for day-to-day operations, strategy, and senior gov

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