Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United States

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Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, with a potential for the order to rise to 750 planes, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. This deal, which includes GE Aerospace engines, marks a significant breakthrough for Boeing, which has been largely shut out of the Chinese market due to trade tensions. Details regarding the type of jets and delivery dates were not immediately available.

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