Trump's Gulf Tour: A $142 Billion Arms Deal and Sanction Relief for Syria

Sun Jun 22 2025 02:43:21 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump's Gulf Tour: A $142 Billion Arms Deal and Sanction Relief for Syria

President Trump's foreign visit to Saudi Arabia highlights the U.S. commitment to strengthening alliances and bolstering economic ties.


During his recent trip to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump announced a substantial $142 billion arms deal alongside plans to lift sanctions on Syria. This visit marks an effort to fortify investment relations in the Gulf region, with the potential for future deals reaching as high as $1 trillion.

In a lengthy address in Riyadh, Trump hailed the robust partnership with Saudi Arabia, referring to it as a "stronger partner" than any other nation. This first stop of his Gulf tour, which will also include Qatar and the UAE, reflects a shift in U.S. foreign policy, focusing on nurturing economic relations. Trump also celebrated the lifting of Syrian sanctions, describing it as an opportunity for the country to realize its potential and mentioned his aspiration for Saudi Arabia to participate in the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and select Gulf states.

During the visit, Trump's money-boosting agenda included a luncheon with prominent business figures such as Elon Musk. The atmosphere stood in stark contrast to President Biden’s previous administration, which had taken a more cautious stance regarding Saudi Arabia due to human rights controversies. With many countries including Qatar committing to substantial investments in the U.S. economy, Trump's Gulf tour could pave the way for a new era of international business cooperation.

Ultimately, the trip signifies a renewed emphasis on U.S. economic interests in the Middle East, framed by friendly diplomatic engagements amidst a challenging geopolitical landscape.

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