Trump Considers Saudi Arabia for First Post-Inauguration Visit with $500 Billion Trade Proposal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responded with an even more ambitious proposal of $600 billion in expanded trade
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested making Saudi Arabia his first foreign destination if re-elected, contingent on Riyadh agreeing to purchase $500 billion worth of American products. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responded with an even more ambitious proposal of $600 billion in expanded trade and investment with the United States over the next four years, as reported by Saudi state media.
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In a recent phone call, Crown Prince Bin Salman highlighted Saudi Arabia’s interest in leveraging Trump’s anticipated economic reforms, describing them as a pathway to “unprecedented economic prosperity.” The Saudi pledge, according to the state news agency, has the potential to grow further, though details on the source of the funding—public or private—remain unclear.
Trump drew parallels to his 2017 visit to the kingdom during his first term, which resulted in a $450 billion agreement to purchase U.S. goods. He emphasized his ability to secure significant deals with Saudi Arabia, which has maintained close ties with Trump, including a $2 billion investment in a firm founded by his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The $600 billion proposal signals Riyadh’s ongoing commitment to deepening its economic relationship with the U.S. under a potential Trump administration.
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