China Confirms It Will Buy 200 Boeing Jets After Trump-Xi Summit
China’s Commerce Ministry said the deal includes engines and spare parts, and officials called aviation key to deepening cooperation with the United States.
- On Wednesday, China's Commerce Ministry officially confirmed an agreement to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, marking the nation's first major order since 2017 following a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
- Boeing CEO Kelly Orthberg met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on May 14, 2026, alongside the high-profile summit aimed at stabilizing bilateral ties between the two nations.
- The White House reported China committed to purchasing at least $17 billion in agricultural products through 2028, while both nations seek reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion worth of goods each.
- Trump claimed the deal could eventually reach 750 planes, with Boeing stating they "expect further commitments will follow after this initial tranche" to reopen the Chinese market.
- Negotiations to extend the tariff truce set to expire in November remain ongoing; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters the administration is "not in a rush" to finalize export control agreements with Beijing.
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