Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia, Announces $600 Billion in New Investments in America

Happy Tuesday!

Trump and some of his advisors and cabinet heads landed in Saudi Arabia late last night.

This morning, he announced a pledge from the Saudis to invest $600 billion in the American economy.

Trump secures historic Saudi investment totaling $600 billion

President Trump on Tuesday signed a $600 billion investment agreement with Saudi Arabia--the largest ever between the two nations--spanning energy, defense, infrastructure, and technology.

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia into the United States, marking what the White House called "a new golden era of partnership." The agreement, signed during Trump's visit to the Kingdom, spans dozens of sectors and is the largest commercial package ever recorded between the two nations.

The first wave of investments includes:

A $142 billion defense package, described as "the largest defense sales agreement in history," spanning five broad categories: air and space capabilities, missile defense, maritime and coastal security, border security and land forces modernization, and communications upgrades. The package also includes training and support to enhance Saudi military service academies and medical services.

$20 billion in U.S.-based investment from Saudi DataVolt for AI data centers and energy infrastructure.

$80 billion in joint investments from companies like Google, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber, targeting "cutting-edge transformative technologies in both countries."

$2 billion in U.S. services exports for infrastructure projects such as King Salman International Airport, King Salman Park, The Vault, and Qiddiya City--led by Hill International, Jacobs, Parsons, and AECOM.

$14.2 billion in GE Vernova gas turbines and energy solutions, and $4.8 billion in Boeing 737-8 aircraft for AviLease.

$5.8 billion investment in the healthcare sector by Shamekh IV Solutions, LLC, including a high-capacity IV fluid plant in Michigan.

The launch of three major funds focused on U.S. sector deployment: a $5 billion Energy Investment Fund, a $5 billion Aerospace and Defense Technology Fund, and a $4 billion Global Sports Fund.

Trump is looking to secure $2 trillion in investments or trade deals in the Gulf countries.

Trump is expected to secure up to $2 trillion in Gulf investments tied to AI, energy, weapons, and semiconductors.

The tour comes as U.S. allies grow increasingly frustrated with Biden's Middle East posture and Iran gains influence.

No visit to Israel is planned, and Palestinian statehood remains a roadblock to broader normalization deals.

Diving Deeper:

President Donald Trump landed in Riyadh on Tuesday, kicking off a three-day tour through the Persian Gulf with the stated goal of deepening economic and defense partnerships with three of America's wealthiest and most strategic allies: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the trip "a cornerstone" of Trump's broader Middle East doctrine: defeating extremism not through endless wars, but through commerce, cultural engagement, and military cooperation.

posted by Ace at 12:12 PM

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