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.
Xi Jinping hosts Donald Trump in Beijing as China projects economic strength powered by exports tied to AI infrastructure. Yet the editorial warns that global energy disruptions could derail future momentum. China runs a wide trade surplus but relies less on domestic consumption, while the US struggles with inflation linked to its trade deficit. Talks also point to progress on US farm exports.
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