Trump Discusses $600 Billion Saudi Investment, Aims to Push Total to $1 Trillion

In his first foreign call as president, Trump praised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and outlined plans to expand U.S.-Saudi economic ties.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged a $600 billion investment in the United States over the next four years during a call with President Trump.
Trump expressed intentions to increase the investment to $1 trillion, citing strong U.S.-Saudi relations and mutual economic benefits.
The discussions also touched on broader cooperation, including regional stability, counterterrorism, and potential normalization of Saudi-Israel ties.
Trump criticized Saudi Arabia and OPEC for not lowering oil prices before the U.S. election, signaling expectations for future adjustments.
The Saudi government reaffirmed its commitment to expanding U.S.-Saudi trade and investment but provided limited details on specific sectors or projects.