Trump and Boeing Announce China Will Purchase 200 Planes

THE NEW YORK TIMES - President Trump and Boeing said on Friday that China had agreed to order 200 of the company’s planes, potentially lifting the fortunes of the American jet manufacturer in one of the world’s largest aviation markets. But Beijing officials were noncommittal.

Aboard Air Force One on his way home from Beijing following two days of talks with Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, Mr. Trump said that a large order would be placed for Boeing planes and General Electric jet engines, and an even larger aircraft order might follow.

“It’s approximately 400, 450 engines, 200 planes and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job,” Mr. Trump told reporters on the plane.

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Note:  The 737 is primarily manufactured at Boeing's Renton Production Facility.

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