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The return of a Boeing 737 Max, adorned with a Chinese airline's livery, to its birthplace in Seattle serves as a stark reminder of the escalating tariffs war between the US and China.

The airline was seen landing in the US after a long flight and two fuel stops in x and Y. 

The Chinese company that leased the aircraft was forced to make a difficult decision. The soaring costs triggered by the tariff war made it financially unfeasible to keep the newly acquired aircraft in their fleet.

It's not just one airline. In a collective response to the tariffs, several other Chinese operators are expected to follow suit and return their jets to the manufacturer.