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Trump Prepares for Middle East Tour Focused on Investments and Geopolitical Deals

The president's first foreign trip of his second term targets Gulf investments, defense agreements, and regional conflict management while raising ethical concerns about his business ties.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a G20 summit in Japan, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Overview

  • President Trump departs May 12 for a three-country tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, aiming to secure $2 trillion in Gulf investment pledges for the U.S. economy.
  • Key agenda items include a U.S.–Houthi ceasefire in Yemen, discussions on Gaza humanitarian aid, and potential progress on Iran nuclear talks.
  • Trump is expected to sign agreements in Saudi Arabia covering defense cooperation and critical mineral supply chains, though details remain unfinalized.
  • Saudi-Israel normalization remains stalled due to the ongoing Gaza war and Saudi demands for progress toward a Palestinian state.
  • Ethical concerns persist as the Trump Organization pursues luxury development projects in the Gulf region, raising questions about conflicts of interest.