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Trump claims China committed to buy 200 Boeing jets after Xi talks
International
Published on 14 May 2026
The Fox News interview suggests a China deal is imminent
US President Donald Trump said China committed to buying 200 Boeing aircraft after talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump described the move as a commitment during a Fox News interview, adding it would support “a lot of jobs.” US media reports suggest the order could include about 500 Boeing 737 MAX jets and nearly 100 wide-body models such as the 787 Dreamliner and 777. Boeing has not yet commented, but prior optimism came from CEO Kelly Ortberg.
- Trump says China committed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft
- The announcement followed Trump’s talks with Xi in Beijing
- Fox News remarks framed it as a commitment rather than a signed order
- Reports suggest hundreds of 737 MAX plus around 100 wide-body jets
- Deal models named include 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft
- China last ordered 300 planes in 2017, estimated at $37 billion
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