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Trump on billion-dollar mission: Saudis promise $600 billion!
US President Trump will travel to the Gulf states on May 13, 2025 to promote billion-dollar investments and economic interests.
Trump on billion-dollar mission: Saudis promise $600 billion!
US President Donald Trump began a trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates today, May 13, 2025. This journey is marked by extensive economic interests and significant investment agreements. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Trump promised investments worth $600 billion in the United States. But Trump went even higher, demanding $1 trillion, making this trip his first international mission to Saudi Arabia.
There was also an important political encounter during the trip: at a memorial service for Pope Francis, Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and threatened Russia with sanctions. This shows that the trip has not only economic but also geopolitical relevance.
Arms shipments and investment forums
Another important aspect of Trump's trip is the agreement for US arms sales to Saudi Arabia worth over 100 billion dollars. These agreements were reached during the US-Saudi Investment Forum, which was attended by Trump and a business delegation, including CEOs of well-known companies such as IBM, CitiGroup and BlackRock. Trump's statements during this event led to noticeable price fluctuations on the stock market, raising suspicions of insider trading.
However, the trip not only brings economic negotiations to Saudi Arabia, but is also part of Trump's promotion of LIV Golf, which is financed by a Saudi fund and hosts tournaments at Trump golf courses.
Plans in Qatar and other business
In Qatar, the Trump family, led by Trump's sons, is planning to build a new luxury golf resort in collaboration with the Saudi company "Dar Global". Qatar also wants to provide Trump with a luxury passenger jet (Boeing 747-8) worth $400 million. US Attorney General Pam Bondi believes she has found a loophole to allow the jet to be accepted.
Additionally, Trump's son Eric and his business friend Zach Witkoff announced a $2 billion cryptocurrency deal that will benefit the Trump family. These deals highlight Trump's heavily economically focused agenda during his trip.
Tensions with Israel
Notably, Trump's trip does not include any detours to Israel, indicating strained relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This could impact diplomatic relations in the region and increase some of the existing conflicts.
Overall, Trump's trip to the Gulf states holds both significant economic opportunities and political implications. The developments will be followed with interest, particularly with regard to the reactions in the affected countries and the impact on the US economy.
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