During a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump stated that China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets, referring to the deal as a significant commitment that could create many jobs in the U.S. Trump mentioned his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the importance of this agreement amid ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. Despite the optimistic announcement, Boeing's shares fell by 4% shortly after the news was released. Reports suggested that China might also be considering an order for 500 single-aisle Boeing 737 MAX planes and 100 larger models, including the 787 Dreamliner and 777. Boeing's last major order from China occurred in 2017, when it secured a deal for 300 aircraft valued at approximately $37 billion. Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has expressed hope for future orders, contingent on the state of U.S.-China relations.