Anabelle Colaco
15 May 2026, 18:14 GMT+10
WASHINGTON, D.C: Boeing is set to receive an order for 200 aircraft from China, U.S. President Donald Trump said during his visit to Beijing.
If confirmed, the agreement would mark China's first major purchase of U.S.-made commercial aircraft in nearly a decade.
Trump disclosed the deal in an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News, "One thing he agreed to today, he's going to order 200 jets ... Boeing wanted 150, they got 200," Trump told Hannity, referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Few additional details were immediately available, including the types of aircraft involved or the timing of the order.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for clarification on whether the total includes narrowbody and widebody jets. Boeing also declined to comment.
Earlier in the day, Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury secretary, said he expected an announcement involving a large Boeing order during Trump's meetings with Xi.
The 200-plane commitment is smaller than some media reports, which had suggested China could order 500 or more aircraft.
Boeing shares fell more than four percent after Trump's remarks were broadcast.
China's last major Boeing order came in 2017, before trade tensions and geopolitical disputes disrupted aircraft purchases.
Since 2018, Airbus has expanded its presence in China and overtaken Boeing in deliveries to the country.
A confirmed order would represent a significant win for Boeing as it seeks to strengthen its position in one of the world's largest aviation markets.
The announcement also underscores the commercial importance of Trump's visit to China, where trade and investment agreements are expected to feature prominently alongside discussions on artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the conflict in Iran.
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