Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on May 14 that he expects China to commit to large Boeing orders, a signal that the aerospace giant could become a key beneficiary of renewed trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.
The announcement sent Boeing’s stock climbing as investors priced in the possibility of a major deal tied to President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China.
The ‘three Bs’ strategy
Bessent framed the trade discussions around what he called the “three Bs”: beans, beef, and Boeing. It is a push to boost US exports in agriculture, livestock, and aerospace.
Beyond aircraft, Bessent indicated that discussions also cover expanded Chinese purchases of US energy and agricultural products, including soybeans, natural gas, and beef alongside those 737s and 787s.
