American business executive; former Rockwell Collins CEO, served as Boeing CEO
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined President Trumps delegation to China and has been pictured in Beijing; the trip has been focusing on trade, AI export controls and Iran. China has not approved any purchases of Nvidias H200 chips and is continuing to push domestic chip development while U.S. export controls remain in place.
Trump has welcomed a delegation of executives to Beijing, including Tesla’s Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, as part of efforts to “open up” China and mobilize business support. The trip follows reports of competition with Chinese EV firms and ongoing AI export discussions.
The summit in Beijing has yielded a partial Boeing order, with U.S. and Chinese officials reporting about 200 jets and a potential up to 750 more if performance meets expectations. Beijing has signaled it will purchase thousands of U.S. agricultural products and is reviewing tariff actions as talks continue. The precise models and delivery timelines remain unclear.
Trump is rallying defense leaders and investors in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to spotlight a robust defense budget and U.S. industrial ties amid concerns over war funding, inflation, and a volatile security landscape. The event features top defense officials and corporate leaders as Republicans push for greater investment while critics warn of deficits.
The Farnborough Airshow highlights a surge in defence and aerospace ambition. UK firms unveil the Brontanax unmanned combat aircraft demonstrator, while governments announce funding and orders that underpin a national push to lead in next‑generation air power and reindustrialisation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the Senate Appropriations Committee the US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5bn so far and that the Pentagon needs an $87bn supplemental request, including about $67bn for the Iran campaign. Lawmakers have challenged the figures, criticised shifting rationales for the conflict and warned funding gaps will force cuts to training and readiness.
The FAA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive affecting 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX jets, requiring inspectors to verify seat track installations after reports that seats may have been fitted incorrectly. Incorrectly installed seats could injure passengers, hinder evacuations, or block aisles during emergencies. The directive applies to US carriers; foreign regulators may follow suit. Boeing says it issued guidance in December 2025 and supports mandatory action.