How realistic is Trump's $2 trillion deal with the Gulf countries?

21 May, 2025, 11:55 pm

Last modified: 21 May, 2025, 11:54 pm

How realistic is Trump's $2 trillion deal with the Gulf countries?

21 May, 2025, 11:55 pm

Last modified: 21 May, 2025, 11:54 pm

Discussions are swirling around the recent Middle East visit of U.S. President Donald Trump. During his visits to three Arab nations—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates—Trump claimed to have secured investment agreements exceeding 2 trillion dollars for the United States. However, the question arises: is this figure genuinely realistic, or is it part of a political campaign?

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