US Commerce-assisted foreign contracts jump to $244 billion in 2025 on Boeing order gains
U.S. companies secured $244 billion in foreign procurement contracts in 2025, nearly tripling the previous year's total of $87 billion, driven by a surge in Boeing orders. The contracts, supported by the U.S. Commerce Department, include $217 billion in aerospace deals and $10 billion in defense contracts, creating approximately 844,000 American jobs. Boeing's net orders rose to 1,075, with significant deals including a $96 billion contract with Qatar Airways. The Commerce Department aims to continue promoting American manufacturing and investment opportunities.
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