Christine Drews Sieger
China’s reported Boeing deal is being viewed as a potential turning point for both U.S.-China trade relations and the American aerospace giant’s position in the Chinese market.
After years of trade conflicts between Washington and Beijing, a deal has now been struck between the two countries.
During a meeting on Friday, Trump said that Xi Jinping has agreed to purchase around 200 Boeing aircraft. At the same time, he noted that the order could increase significantly over time, Reuters reports.
If the deal is completed, it is expected to become one of the largest aircraft agreements in aviation history.
Boeing Returns
It has been nearly a decade since Boeing secured a Chinese order of this magnitude.
Despite the scale of the deal, there is currently no information regarding delivery dates or which aircraft models are involved.
Trump also stated that the agreement “includes approximately 200 planes and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job.”
It has previously been reported that discussions involved an order of up to 500 aircraft. For the manufacturer, this therefore represents a potential breakthrough, Reuters reports.
Shares Under Pressure
Investors’ reaction to the deal was nevertheless very subdued. On Thursday, following Trump’s remarks, Boeing shares fell.
According to several analysts, they had expected a higher number of aircraft.
Several companies are also hoping for new agreements and fewer trade barriers between the two countries in the future, Reuters reports.
More Trade Agreements Secured
However, this is far from the only major trade agreement Trump has entered into since being re-elected president.
Back in July 2025, Trump concluded several trade agreements around the world ahead of the new U.S. tariffs set to take effect on August 1, 2025, according to The Independent.
The EU and Japan accepted 15 percent tariffs to avoid higher duties, while China and the United States temporarily eased their trade war without reaching a final agreement.
At the same time, countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines secured lower tariffs in exchange for opening their markets further to American goods and investments.
Sources: Reuters, The Independent
