Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a visit to Saudi Arabia that his trip would unlock over $1 trillion in new investments for the United States. Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump highlighted a series of major commercial agreements expected to flow from the visit, involving major American corporations such as Amazon, Oracle, and others.
“This visit is about delivering results,” Trump told attendees. “With this trip alone, we’re securing over $1 trillion in investment for the United States, creating jobs and expanding trade by increasing the sale of American goods.” The remarks positioned the Saudi trip as not just diplomatic, but a pivotal economic milestone.
The former president framed the investments as a direct outcome of enhanced bilateral ties, stressing that the deals would significantly boost American industry and innovation. He portrayed the agreements as mutually beneficial, providing Saudi Arabia with technological expertise and infrastructure while bringing foreign capital into the U.S.
While Trump did not provide a full breakdown of the investments, he emphasized the scale and ambition of the deals being struck. Insiders say they span several sectors, including defense, cloud computing, logistics, and renewable energy—sectors where U.S. firms already have strong global influence. If finalized, these deals could represent one of the largest foreign investment pledges in U.S. history.
Trump’s comments were intended not only to underline his administration’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia, but also to signal U.S. leadership in global commerce. The message was clear: American companies remain essential partners in the Gulf’s modernization efforts, and such engagements are instrumental for domestic economic growth.
The investment forum, held alongside high-level diplomatic meetings, aimed to deepen U.S.-Saudi cooperation amid efforts by the Kingdom to diversify its oil-dependent economy under its Vision 2030 plan. Trump’s remarks positioned the United States as a critical partner in that transformation, leveraging business and technology to solidify long-term geopolitical alliances.