Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group, applauded the announcement by the U.S. and Chinese governments of final government approval by China for the purchase of 200 Boeing jets, including 737s and 777s. China’s approval of these airline contracts will result in a $19 billion order from Boeing, which will support more than 100,000 jobs across the country at Boeing and thousands of their suppliers. Larsen attended the arrival ceremony of Chinese President Hu at the White House this morning and will be at a luncheon with President Hu at the State Department this afternoon.

“China’s final approval decision to purchase 200 Boeing jets is great news for our region and the manufacturing workforce in Northwest Washington,” said Rep. Larsen. “This deal will mean jobs at the Boeing plant in Everett, jobs at the many aerospace suppliers in Northwest Washington, and a boost to the local economy.”

“China is a vital trading partner for the United States, especially for aerospace-our nation’s largest export sector. China is projected to be Boeing’s largest commercial airplane customer over the next 20 years,” said Rep. Larsen. “We need to maintain this economic relationship with China so it can continue to support good jobs and economic growth in Northwest Washington.” 

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