


Trump's Middle East Tour: Billion Dollar Deals Amid Rising Tensions
President Trump concluded a significant tour of the Middle East, garnering billions in investments while strategizing diplomatic ties amid escalating tensions in Gaza.
Subscribe to unlock this story
We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $5/month, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!
Get StartedAlready subscribed? Sign in
Overview
During President Trump's recent Middle East tour, he secured investment agreements worth $600 billion with Gulf allies, notably including a $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Trump also announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria and met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking a shift in U.S. policy. However, Trump's proposal to create a 'freedom zone' in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes raised concerns. A controversial $400 million Boeing from Qatar added ethical scrutiny to his trip. Analysts see these developments as indicative of a changing U.S. stance towards Israel amid escalating regional conflicts.
Content generated by AI—learn more or report issue.

Get both sides in 5 minutes with our daily newsletter.
Analysis
Analysis unavailable for this viewpoint.
Articles (12)
Center (2)
FAQ
President Trump secured a historic $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia, including investments in AI data centers and energy infrastructure by Saudi Arabian DataVolt, $80 billion commitment in transformative technologies by companies like Google, Oracle, and Uber, and major infrastructure projects and exports such as GE Vernova’s gas turbines and Boeing aircraft.
Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria and meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa marks a shift in U.S. policy, indicating a willingness to engage diplomatically with the Syrian leadership amidst regional complexities.
During Trump's Middle East tour, Qatar placed a massive order for 210 Boeing jets worth $96 billion. Controversially, Trump accepted a $400 million Boeing jet from Qatar as a replacement for the Air Force One, which critics argue will require expensive modifications, though Trump claims it will save taxpayer dollars.
President Trump secured over $200 billion in commercial deals with the UAE, including a $14.5 billion commitment from Etihad Airways for American-made aircraft, a $4 billion investment by Emirates Global Aluminum in an aluminum smelter project in Oklahoma, and partnerships involving small modular reactors and technology investments in AI and data centers.
History
- 2M4 articles
- 2M3 articles