Bessent Signals Bigger Boeing Sales to China Before Xi’s US Trip

Bessent Signals Bigger Boeing Sales to China Before Xi’s US Trip China may agree to purchase additional Boeing aircraft during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington in September. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned a prior commitment by China to acquire 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit to Beijing in May. This initial agreement was acknowledged by China’s Commerce Ministry.

• China could purchase additional Boeing aircraft during Xi Jinping’s September visit to Washington.
• A prior commitment for 200 Boeing aircraft was made after President Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.
• U.S. officials and Boeing described the 200-aircraft agreement as an initial package.
• China’s Commerce Ministry acknowledged the initial agreement.