BUILDING LASTING PROSPERITY FOR AMERICA AND OUR ALLIES: In a significant announcement made today in Abu Dhabi, President Donald J. Trump unveiled a staggering $200 billion in commercial agreements between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, pushing the total value of investment agreements in the Gulf region beyond $2 trillion.
- President Trump remains steadfast in his commitment to advancing American interests, reinforcing market access for U.S. exporters, which is vital for enhancing both economic and national security.
- These agreements are set to dramatically increase investment in the United States, while simultaneously expanding U.S. market access within the UAE.
- Among the transformative deals announced today are:
- Boeing and GE Aerospace have secured a remarkable $14.5 billion agreement with Etihad Airways to invest in 28 American-made Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft equipped with GE engines. This deal not only cements a long-standing partnership in commercial aviation between the UAE and the U.S. but also propels American manufacturing, boosts exports, and sustains 60,000 jobs in the U.S.
- In Oklahoma, Emirates Global Aluminum is set to invest $4 billion in a primary aluminum smelter project, marking one of the first new aluminum smelters in the U.S. in 45 years. This initiative will create 1,000 jobs, enhance critical mineral supply chains, and double the current aluminum production capacity in the U.S.
- Aligned with President Trump’s executive order aimed at enhancing American energy leadership globally, ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, and EOG Resources are collaborating with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on an expanded oil and natural gas production initiative valued at $60 billion. This effort is expected to lower energy costs and generate hundreds of skilled jobs in both nations.
- RTX is joining forces with Emirates Global Aluminum and the UAE’s Tawazun Council on an innovative Gallium project that will fortify and stabilize the U.S. critical mineral supply chain. By diversifying sources for this essential input used in semiconductors and defense technologies, the partnership bolsters America’s supply security, supports high-tech manufacturing, and generates jobs across the U.S. critical minerals and defense sectors.
- Qualcomm is broadening its global innovation reach through collaborations with ADIO and e&. A new Global Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi will focus on AI, data centers, and industrial IoT, furthering the UAE’s digital transformation while boosting U.S. research and engineering jobs along with demand for American technologies. Additionally, the partnership with e& accelerates the implementation of advanced connectivity, edge AI, and cloud computing solutions, solidifying Qualcomm’s leadership in crucial technologies and promoting job creation in the U.S.
- Amazon Web Services, e&, and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have launched a Sovereign Cloud Launchpad to expedite the adoption of public cloud services in the UAE. This initiative is projected to contribute $181 billion to the UAE’s digital economy by 2033 and includes the establishment of a new UAE cybersecurity technology innovation center. This collaboration enhances demand for U.S.-developed cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity technologies, supporting high-skilled jobs in the United States while reinforcing U.S. leadership in secure digital innovation globally.
- The agreements established today lay a robust foundation for investment, innovation, and high-paying U.S. jobs across sectors such as frontier technologies, aerospace, energy, and critical minerals.
- These arrangements not only strengthen the U.S.-UAE investment and trade relationship but also build upon the UAE’s commitment to a transformative 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework. This framework aims to bolster U.S. advancements in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, quantum computing, biotechnology, and manufacturing.
- Additionally, the U.S. and UAE formalized an AI agreement today, reinforcing the $1.4 trillion investment commitment secured earlier this year. This agreement entails the UAE’s commitment to invest in, construct, or finance U.S. data centers that will match or exceed the capacities of those in the UAE. It also includes significant provisions to align national security regulations, ensuring robust protections against the diversion of U.S.-origin technology.
- The U.S.-UAE AI agreement further strengthens bilateral investment partnerships, ensuring the dominance of U.S. security interests in AI while extending the American tech stack to a key strategic partner.
ACCELERATING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: The strategic partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates has endured for decades, promoting the prosperity and security of both Americans and Emiratis. This collaboration spans various domains, including defense, trade, energy, space, and diplomacy, reflecting aligned interests and mutual respect.
- This partnership gains added significance thanks to the historic Abraham Accords achieved during President Trump’s first term.
- The UAE stands as a pivotal commercial ally for the United States in the Middle East. Bilateral trade and investment have soared, with the UAE acting as a conduit for American businesses seeking opportunities in the region.
- As of 2023, the UAE has invested $35 billion in foreign direct investments in the United States, supporting over 33,000 American jobs.
- U.S. goods trade with the UAE was estimated at $34.4 billion in 2024, showcasing a U.S. trade surplus of $19.5 billion, the third largest globally.
- President Trump’s momentous visit to the UAE presents yet another opportunity to cultivate new partnerships in frontier technologies, health and life sciences, mobility, entertainment, and other burgeoning fields.
NEVER TIRED OF WINNING: President Trump continues to secure impressive deals for the American populace, amassing over $2 trillion in investment agreements with Middle Eastern nations for a safer and more prosperous future.
- The $200 billion agreements with the UAE build on previous successes, including $600 billion in investments from Saudi Arabia and $1.2 trillion from Qatar, all negotiated on behalf of the American people.
- This announcement follows closely behind President Trump’s unveiling of the U.S.-UK trade agreement and a joint accord with China aimed at fostering fairer, reciprocal trade that promotes well-paying jobs and prosperity in America.
- While it took President Biden nearly four years to secure $1 trillion in investments, President Trump achieved this remarkable feat within his first month, with additional commitments continuing to pour in.
- President Trump is not merely accelerating investment in America; he is also securing equitable trade arrangements worldwide, laying the groundwork for what could be a new Golden Age of enduring prosperity for generations to come.
