US President Donald Trump announced that China has agreed to purchase at least 200 Boeing commercial aircraft, with an option for 750 more, potentially marking the largest order in a decade. A significant deal for General Electric engines was also mentioned.

US President Donald Trump said China has agreed to purchase at least 200 commercial aircraft from Boeing, and up to 750 if certain conditions are met – a commitment which would end a nearly decade-long order drought – following a state visit to Beijing, where Trump said a purchase of up to 450 aircraft engines from General Electric was also agreed upon. “We made a lot of great trade deals, including over 200 planes for Boeing, with a promise of 750 planes, which would be by far the largest order...