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Trump Secures $1.4T Manufacturing Deal
By Jake Beardslee · May 20, 2025
Trump Announces Landmark UAE Investment Pledge
During a high-profile visit to the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of proposed economic agreements between the United States and Gulf nations, including a $1.4 trillion investment pledge from the United Arab Emirates. The White House / Wikimedia
$1.4 Trillion Plan Targets AI, Semiconductors, and Energy
The initiative, described as a 10-year commitment, would focus on key sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, energy, and aviation. olia danilevich / Pexels
Trump Meets UAE President to Discuss Cooperation
Trump, who met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasized mutual interests in technological and infrastructure development. The White House / Wikimedia
Trump Praises UAE’s Architecture
“You look at this, it's so beautiful. As a construction person, I'm seeing perfect marble. This is what they call perfecto,” Trump remarked, praising the region’s architecture. The White House / Wikimedia
Deal Includes Boeing Aircraft and Nvidia-Powered AI
Among the deal’s components: $14.5 billion for Boeing aircraft, $60 billion in energy partnerships, and a major AI initiative involving 500,000 Nvidia chips. Martijn Boer / Wikimedia
Most Agreements Still Preliminary and Non-Binding
While many of these agreements are preliminary and non-binding, the announcement signals intensified cooperation between U.S. tech and Gulf state investors. Sora Shimazaki / Pexels
U.S. Also Plans $10 Billion Military Investment in Qatar
Trump also referenced a $10 billion U.S. military investment in Qatar and raised the prospect of broader security cooperation across the region. The White House / Wikimedia
Trump Lauds Ceremonial Welcome in UAE
“We appreciate those camels. I haven't seen camels like that in a long time. That was some greeting,” Trump said of the UAE’s grand reception. The White House / Wikimedia