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Trump Secures $1 Trillion Gulf Investments and Lifts Syria Sanctions in Landmark Middle East Tour

The U.S. President's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE reshaped alliances, raised ethical concerns, and highlighted a transactional foreign policy approach.

Overview

  • President Trump finalized agreements totaling over $1 trillion in Gulf investments, including a $600 billion Saudi package and a $200 billion Boeing deal with Qatar Airways.
  • In a major policy shift, Trump lifted longstanding U.S. sanctions on Syria after meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, drawing mixed reactions globally.
  • The UAE pledged $1.4 trillion in U.S. investments over the next decade, with a focus on artificial intelligence and energy partnerships, aligning with Trump's economic priorities.
  • Trump faced bipartisan criticism for plans to accept a $400 million Qatari-gifted luxury jet, raising constitutional and ethical questions in Washington.
  • Discussions on Iran's nuclear program made progress, though no resolution was reached, while Gaza's humanitarian crisis remained unaddressed during the tour.