17.05.2025 11:10
Donald Trump signed agreements worth up to 4 trillion dollars during his Middle East tour, which included Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Emphasizing that his trip provided a significant boost to the U.S. economy, Trump stated, "I earned 12 times what we spent in Ukraine in four days."
U.S. President Donald Trump signed historic economic agreements during his diplomatic visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates as part of his Middle East tour.
"WHAT WE SPENT IN UKRAINE..."
In a statement after the visit, Trump emphasized that his four-day trip significantly contributed to the U.S. economy, saying, "I have always had a good relationship with money. Think about my Middle East trip; in four days, I earned 12 times what we spent in Ukraine."
SAUDI ARABIA: HISTORIC ARMS DEAL
Trump's first stop was Saudi Arabia. Here, a promise of $600 billion in investments was made, and a "historic defense agreement, one of the largest in history," was signed, involving approximately $142 billion in arms sales between the two countries. This agreement marked the beginning of a new era in defense relations between Washington and Riyadh.
QATAR: AVIATION AND DEFENSE GIANTS MEET
During his meetings in Qatar, Trump brought up a $1.2 trillion economic cooperation plan. A massive agreement worth $200 billion for 160 aircraft was signed between Qatar Airways and Boeing. Additionally, it was announced at Al-Udeid Air Base that Qatar would purchase $42 billion worth of THAAD missile defense systems, aerial refueling aircraft, and advanced drones from the U.S.
UAE: $1.4 TRILLION INVESTMENT OVER 10 YEARS
The final stop of the summit was the United Arab Emirates. In a meeting with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Trump announced that the UAE would invest $1.4 trillion in the U.S. over the next 10 years. It was stated that this investment would cover critical areas such as energy, technology, and infrastructure.
"THIS IS A RECORD TOUR"
In a speech to business representatives in Doha, Trump stated that the economic gains from this tour could reach $4 trillion, emphasizing, "This is a record tour. Such a volume has never been seen in 4-5 days before."