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Trump secures historic $600 billion Saudi investment, expects 2 million U.S. jobs

By isabelle // 2025-05-14

• President Trump secured a historic $600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia, the largest-ever Saudi commitment to the U.S. economy, expected to create up to two million American jobs.
• The agreement spans defense, energy, technology, and infrastructure, with major U.S. firms like Google, Oracle, and Boeing securing lucrative contracts.
• A record-breaking $142 billion defense package will supply Saudi Arabia with advanced military systems, boosting U.S. defense manufacturing and regional security ties.
• Tech and energy sectors will see massive investments in cross-border technology projects led by U.S. companies.
• The deal reinforces Trump’s "America First" policy, positioning Saudi Arabia as a key economic and strategic ally while driving domestic job growth and innovation.

President Donald J. Trump has brokered a landmark $600 billion investment agreement with Saudi Arabia during his diplomatic visit to Riyadh, marking the largest-ever Saudi commitment to the U.S. economy. The deal, announced Tuesday in a high-profile meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is projected to create up to two million American jobs while strengthening defense, energy, and technology sectors. This unprecedented economic realignment underscores Trump’s "America First" trade policy, leveraging foreign investment to fuel domestic growth and solidify strategic alliances.

A transformative economic alliance

The White House hailed the agreement as a "historic and transformative" partnership, spanning energy, defense, infrastructure, and critical minerals. Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion pledge includes immediate investments in artificial intelligence, aerospace, and healthcare, with major U.S. firms like Google, Oracle, and Boeing securing lucrative contracts. "Today in Saudi Arabia, President Donald J. Trump announced Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion commitment to invest in the United States, building economic ties that will endure for generations to come," the White House stated. Trump, flanked by business leaders and cabinet officials, emphasized the deal’s job-creation potential. "In the United States, it’s probably two million jobs that we’re talking about—this visit," he said during the announcement. The president also hinted at future expansions, quipping, "$600 billion could be a trillion," reflecting the scale of the partnership.

Defense deals: A $142 billion boost to U.S. industry

Central to the agreement is a record-breaking $142 billion defense package, the largest in U.S. history, supplying Saudi Arabia with advanced military technology. The sales cover air and missile defense systems, maritime security upgrades, and space capabilities, sourced from over a dozen American defense contractors. The White House framed the deal as a win for national security and manufacturing, noting it would "enhance Saudi Arabia’s defense and regional security, built on American systems and training." The defense component includes modernization of Saudi land forces, cybersecurity infrastructure, and military medical services, with extensive U.S. training programs. "This deal represents a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s defense and regional security," the White House added, reinforcing the long-standing military alliance between the two nations.

Tech, energy, and infrastructure investments

Beyond defense, the agreement unlocks billions for U.S. tech and energy sectors. Saudi firm DataVolt will invest $20 billion in AI data centers and energy infrastructure, while a consortium including Google and Oracle pledged $80 billion for cross-border technology projects. Infrastructure giants like Hill International and AECOM secured $2 billion in contracts for Saudi megaprojects, including the expansion of King Salman International Airport. GE Vernova’s $14.2 billion gas turbine deal and Boeing’s $4.8 billion aircraft sale to Saudi lessor AviLease further highlight the deal’s industrial reach. In healthcare, Michigan will gain a $5.8 billion IV fluid production facility under Shamekh IV Solutions, creating high-skilled jobs. Sector-specific funds, including a $5 billion energy fund and a $5 billion aerospace technology fund, will channel additional capital into U.S. innovation hubs. The Saudi investment caps Trump’s broader strategy to attract foreign capital, following a recent UK trade pact and over $5.2 trillion in secured investments since January. The White House celebrated the president as the "dealmaker in chief," with the agreement solidifying Saudi Arabia as a linchpin in U.S. economic and security interests. As Trump pivots to further Gulf negotiations, the Riyadh deal sets a benchmark for leveraging diplomacy to fuel American prosperity, proving, as the administration asserts, that "America is open for business." Sources for this article include: YourNews.com TheHill.com Reuters.com WhiteHouse.gov

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