Boeing’s 200-jet China deal could hinge on Trump-Xi talks: industry insiders
When President Xi Jinping travels to Washington later this month, he is likely to hop over the Pacific on a Boeing 747 jumbo jet. He will also hold the fate of the American planemaker’s much-touted China deal in his hands. Beijing agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft during US President Donald Trump’s visit to China in May. But the deal has yet to materialise – and the negotiations could depend…
President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Washington later this month, potentially bringing the fate of Boeing's much-anticipated China deal to a head. During his visit, he is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump, an encounter that could determine the future of the landmark agreement. In May, Beijing committed to purchasing 200 Boeing aircraft following Trump's visit to China.
However, the deal has not yet come to fruition, and negotiations may hinge on the outcome of Xi's upcoming meeting with Trump. Key details, such as the timeframe for any purchases, have yet to be settled, and the final deal is likely to be shaped by the broader economic and political negotiations between the two presidents.
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