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China confirms deal to buy US aircraft and engines after Donald Trump’s visit

China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday that it had reached an agreement with the United States over the purchase of aeroplanes, jet engines and components. US President Donald Trump said previously that an agreement had been made to buy at least 200 aircraft from Boeing, a

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China confirms deal to buy US aircraft and engines after Donald Trump’s visitChina’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday that it had reached an agreement with the United States over the purchase of aeroplanes, jet engines and components. US President Donald Trump said previously that an agreement had been made to buy at least 200 aircraft from Boeing, a
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