Blinken Recuses Himself on Boeing Foreign Policy Discussions

  • Secretary of State had advised the company previously
  • A top U.S. exporter, Boeing is pivotal in some diplomacy talks
Antony BlinkenPhotographer: Neil Hall/EPA/Bloomberg
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken won’t participate in any talks with international leaders involving Boeing Co., a top U.S. exporter.

Blinken had advised the Chicago-based plane builder and defense giant before joining the Biden administration this year, according to his financial disclosure statement. He has recused himself from all Boeing-related matters, according to a State Department spokesperson, who asked not to be identified per agency policy.