Trump Visits Saudi Arabia, Aims for $1 Trillion in Business Deals

Tue Jul 01 2025 09:23:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Visits Saudi Arabia, Aims for $1 Trillion in Business Deals

During a lavish welcome in Riyadh, President Trump embarks on a Gulf tour with ambitions for monumental business agreements amidst geopolitical maneuvers.


President Trump received a grand reception in Saudi Arabia as he began a four-day Gulf tour, expressing intentions to secure over $1 trillion in business deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Alongside high-profile business leaders, discussions are expected to span investments in technology and energy, amid a backdrop of political complexities and previous presidential visits.


President Trump was welcomed in Saudi Arabia with great pomp and ceremony as he commenced a four-day tour of the Gulf region, marking the first significant international trip of his second term. Greeted at King Khalid International Airport by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on a lavender carpet, the president was introduced to an array of dignitaries, including top business leaders and government officials.

Accompanied by key administration members such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump’s visit included an investment summit aimed at striking lucrative deals, with a target of exceeding $1 trillion in agreements. Major business figures like Elon Musk and executives from prominent firms such as IBM, BlackRock, and Citigroup were in attendance, indicating a strong sectoral interest in the burgeoning Saudi market.

This trip will also include stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with Trump seeking major contracts spanning areas like artificial intelligence and energy, as well as substantial military sales from U.S. manufacturers. The crown prince's warm reception underscores the strategic alliance blooming between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, especially contrasted with the less cordial welcome President Biden received during his visit in 2022.

While Trump expressed optimism over increasing Saudi investments beyond the initially pledged $600 billion, economists raised concerns about the feasibility of such financial commitments from the kingdom. Furthermore, the president's private business interests, which include ties to Saudi-led ventures, could complicate the dynamics of this diplomatic mission.

In a noteworthy gesture, Trump hinted at potentially attending peace talks between Ukraine and Russia set to take place in Istanbul during his Gulf visit. He affirmed that his participation would depend on whether it could aid in reaching a favorable agreement.

As the delegation settles into discussions, the implications of Trump's dealings in the Middle East resonate beyond business, delving into significant national and international realms while drawing scrutiny from political opponents regarding the ethics of gifts and transactional diplomacy.

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