President Trump announced a major $200 billion deal with Qatar Airways for the purchase of 160 Boeing jets, providing a critical boost to the struggling aerospace sector. This agreement, signed during his Middle East tour, reflects Trump's ongoing diplomatic strategies and personal interest in aviation. Despite challenges such as production delays and a trade war, the deal represents a significant recovery point for Boeing. Additionally, Trump has considered using a luxury Qatari jet as a substitute for Air Force One, raising ethical and security concerns in Washington.
The agreement, signed in Doha during Trump's Middle East tour, includes the purchase of 160 Boeing jets by the state-owned Qatari carrier.
A fragile recovery had begun by year's end, but Trump's trade war threatened to undercut any gains, as tariffs may add millions to the cost of American jets abroad.
For Trump, the Doha signing was not merely about promoting U.S. manufacturing. It also underscored his personal fascination with aviation.
The proposal... has stirred controversy in Washington, where critics have raised ethical, legal, and security concerns.
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