Boeing is looking to resell potentially dozens of planes locked out of China by tariffs after repatriating a third jet to the United States in a delivery standoff that drew new criticism of Beijing from U.

In the midst of trade upheaval, Boeing's customers in China have "indicated that they will not take delivery" on up to 50 planes that were earmarked for the Chinese market this year, according to the US aerospace giant's CEO.

Boeing Co. is prepared to find alternative buyers for China-bound aircraft that are mired in a trade dispute with the US, as the planemaker seeks to reduce the fallout on its jet deliveries and earnings recovery.