Major Airline Makes Big Threat Over Tariffs

Amid a potential United States-led tariff war, one major airline issued a significant threat to avoid American airplane manufacturer Boeing.

On Thursday, May 1, Ryanair threatened to cancel orders for hundreds of Boeing aircraft if a trade war sparks materially higher prices. The company even suggested it would take its business elsewhere, potentially to Chinese manufacturer COMAC, according to a report from Reuters.

A source told Reuters the threat may be difficult to follow through...