US EditionTrump and Saudi Arabia announce $600 billion investment deal, including $142 billion in defense
- On Tuesday in Riyadh, the U.S. President and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince unveiled a $600 billion Saudi investment in the United States, which includes a $142 billion agreement for defense sales.
- The deal arose from Saudi Arabia’s goal to diversify its economy away from oil and build advanced AI and infrastructure capabilities, while Trump sought Gulf investments to boost the U.S. Economy.
- The defense package features state-of-the-art weapon systems, enhancements to missile defenses including the THAAD and Patriot PAC-3, deployment of unmanned MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, and comprehensive training facilitated by more than twelve American defense contractors to boost Saudi Arabia’s military capabilities.
- A White House fact sheet called it the “largest defense sales agreement in history” with $142 billion in contracts, while the broader investment involves AI datacenters, energy projects, and commercial deals totaling $600 billion to $1 trillion.
- The agreements signal a strengthened U.S.-Saudi strategic partnership aiming to counter regional threats and promote stability, but they also raise concerns about regional security and require Congressional approval to proceed fully.
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Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
RIYADH — President Donald Trump kicked off his trip to the Gulf on Tuesday with a surprise announcement that the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the U.S.
Pres. Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, announces $600B U.S.-Saudi investment deal
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin an official visit to the Middle East, and revealed plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, explaining that the move is meant to give the embattled nation “an opportunity to achieve greatness.” The decision comes as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to build closer diplomatic relationships with Saudi Arabia and its regional partners. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, wi…
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