In a shocking twist that could send shockwaves through the aviation industry, Ryanair has threatened to cancel its massive $30 billion order for 330 Boeing 737 MAX jets, igniting a fierce battle between the U.S. and Europe amid escalating trade tensions. President Donald Trump is reportedly fuming over the potential fallout, as Brussels prepares a retaliatory strategy that could unleash a $35 billion counterstrike against American aircraft manufacturers.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. As tariffs on steel and aluminum soar to a staggering 50%, the costs for Boeing’s 737 production are spiraling out of control. Aviation analysts warn that these tariffs could devastate Boeing’s already thin profit margins, pushing the company to the brink of a financial crisis. With Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary threatening to pivot towards China’s C919 if tariffs impact ticket prices, the pressure on Boeing intensifies.

Brussels is not sitting idle. A retaliation list is in the works, targeting everything from aircraft parts to maintenance contracts, and threatening to disrupt European summer travel schedules. The clock is ticking, with a deadline looming for negotiations to avert a trade war that could cripple U.S. aviation.

As Ryanair warns that ticket prices could skyrocket this summer, the ripple effects are being felt across the industry. Suppliers like GE Aerospace and RTX are bracing for hundreds of millions in additional costs, and layoffs could loom if production slows. Boeing faces a brutal choice: absorb the soaring costs and risk losing its biggest low-cost customer or watch its market share slip away to Airbus and China’s Comac.

Travelers are left wondering how this geopolitical standoff will impact their wallets. With every day that passes, the threat of higher ticket prices looms larger, and the fate of American aerospace hangs in the balance. As tensions escalate, one question remains: who will blink first, Washington or Brussels? The aviation world is on edge, and the next move could redefine the skies.