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Fact check: Is boeing leaving usa?
1. Summary of the results
Boeing is definitively not leaving the USA. The company remains deeply integrated into the American economy and military-industrial complex, with 80% of their supply chain based in the United States [1] and 37% of their revenue coming from US government contracts, including $14.8 billion in Pentagon contracts in 2022 [2]. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has confirmed the company's continued commitment to multiple sectors in the United States, including commercial aerospace, defense, and space programs [1].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
While Boeing isn't leaving the USA, the company is experiencing significant challenges:
- A major workforce reduction is underway, with plans to cut 17,000 jobs globally (10% of workforce) [3]
- Specific layoffs include:
2,500 employees across Washington, Oregon, South Carolina, and Missouri [3]
438 union members (218 engineers, 220 technicians) [4]
111 employees in 777X wing production [4]
The company is also dealing with:
Quality issues and production challenges [3]
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The question about Boeing leaving the USA might stem from news about layoffs and restructuring, but this misinterprets the actual situation. Several factors make Boeing's departure from the USA highly unlikely:
- The company is considered "too big to fail" and will likely receive waivers to continue government work [2]
- The Department of Defense appears committed to keeping Boeing operational [2]
- Boeing maintains regular contact with the US administration regarding aerospace and defense business [1]
The current changes represent a strategic restructuring rather than a departure from the United States [5]. Those benefiting from spreading concerns about Boeing leaving might include:
- Competing aerospace companies seeking to gain market share
- Foreign manufacturers hoping to capture Boeing's government contracts
- Market speculators betting against Boeing's stock