It is all PR and public perception at this point. I feel that the US have lost in reputation here while, e.g. China has gained. It didn't have to be that way.

It is all PR and public perception at this point. I feel that the US have lost in reputation here while, e.g. China has gained. It didn't have to be that way. China was the first to ban the 737 MAX. When they did it people could counter that it was political. But since so many countries, including some of the US's closest allies, have followed suit then they have come out as being serious and safety-conscious. On the other hand, by refusing to ban the US are seen as putting corporate interests above safety.