Vietnam Orders 90 Boeing Jets in $30 Billion Deal as U.S. Lifts Tech Curbs
President Donald Trump agreed to remove Vietnam from U.S. restrictions on advanced technology exports, paving the way for deeper cooperation. Vietnamese airlines placed orders for 90 Boeing aircraft valued at over $30 billion during this week’s flurry of deals.
1. U.S. Tech Restriction Removal
President Trump informed Vietnam’s leadership that the country will be removed from the list barring access to advanced U.S. technology, ending curbs that had limited exports of aerospace components and defense-related systems.
2. $30 Billion Boeing Jet Orders
Vietnamese carriers committed to purchasing 90 Boeing aircraft worth more than $30 billion, marking one of the largest single-nation orders for the planemaker and significantly bolstering its commercial backlog.
3. Outlook for U.S.-Vietnam Aerospace Cooperation
Following this agreement, Trump accepted an invitation to visit Vietnam, signaling potential for further trade talks and expanded aerospace partnerships that could accelerate additional Boeing sales and service contracts.