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Trump Secures $96 Billion Qatar Airways Boeing Deal Amid Ethics Scrutiny

The agreement boosts Boeing's recovery and supports 150,000 U.S. jobs, while a potential $400M gift jet raises constitutional concerns.

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Overview

  • Qatar Airways confirmed a $96 billion order for up to 210 Boeing 787 and 777X jets during President Trump's Gulf diplomacy tour.
  • The deal, part of a $243.5 billion economic package with Qatar, is critical for Boeing's recovery after years of production delays and safety issues.
  • The White House corrected an earlier claim by Trump that inflated the deal's value to $200 billion for 160 aircraft.
  • The agreement is projected to sustain over 150,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs annually, underscoring its economic significance.
  • Reports of a $400 million luxury jet gift for Trump, potentially violating the U.S. Constitution's Emoluments Clause, have sparked bipartisan calls for legal review.