A highly anticipated Boeing jet deal appears to have materialized after the first day of President Trump's summit with President Xi Jinping. 

Fox News reports that Trump said Boeing secured an order for 200 "big" jets from China. He said the order was initially for 150, but the final figure will be 200

Trump Says China Will Help On Reopening Hormuz 

It is nearly midnight in Beijing, and President Trump is still speaking on the record with corporate media, offering additional insight on the first day of the summit and state banquet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In comments to Fox News, Trump said Xi offered to help pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling that Beijing may be willing to use its leverage over Tehran.

This comes as energy insiders and traders warn that continued closure of the Strait through the end of the month could spark a worsening energy shock.

Trump also said Xi would not provide weapons to Tehran.