The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced from Saudi Arabia an unprecedented trade agreement that involves more than 600 billion dollars in investments between both countries.
The initiative, presented as a milestone for the American economy and highlighted on the White House website, aims to strengthen key sectors such as energy, defense, technology, infrastructure, and health.
The package of agreements marks a "new golden era" in the relationship between Washington and Riyadh and represents the largest set of trade deals ever signed between the two nations. "We are building economic ties that will last for generations," the leader stated, emphasizing that the pact reinforces his "America First" policy by prioritizing jobs and national security.
In the technological sector, the Saudi company DataVolt will invest 20 billion dollars in data centers and energy infrastructure in the United States. Additionally, giants like Google, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber are joining the initiative with commitments for a joint investment of 80 billion dollars.
The agreement, which had already been announced by AP in January, also includes three strategic funds focused on development within U.S. territory: an energy fund of 5 billion dollars, another for aerospace innovation and defense for the same amount, and a third for the sports industry valued at 4 billion. In the healthcare sector, the company Shamekh IV Solutions plans to invest 5.8 billion, including the construction of a high-capacity intravenous fluids plant in Michigan.
Regarding infrastructure, American firms such as Hill International, AECOM, Jacobs, and Parsons will be involved in the execution of major projects in Saudi Arabia, including King Salman International Airport and the mega city Qiddiya. These projects will generate $2 billion in exports of American services.
The most significant component of the agreement is the signing of the largest foreign military sales contract in history between the two countries, valued at nearly 142 billion dollars. This includes state-of-the-art equipment for the Saudi air force, missile defense systems, coastal security, modernization of ground forces, and upgrades to communication systems.
It also includes military training, the development of academies, and specialized medical services. Currently, Saudi Arabia is the largest military sales partner of the United States, with active contracts exceeding 129 billion.
Cooperation, celebrated on X by Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, extends to other key areas. The U.S. Department of Energy and the Saudi Ministry of Energy signed an agreement to promote innovation in energy infrastructure.
Another memorandum was signed to collaborate on mining and mineral resources, aiming to diversify and strengthen critical supply chains. Additionally, NASA and the Saudi Space Agency agreed to launch a CubeSat on the Artemis II mission to study space weather.
In terms of transportation, both countries modernized their Air Transport Agreement to allow for more flexible cargo flights. On a cultural level, the Smithsonian signed agreements with the Royal Commission for AlUla to conduct archaeological research and promote the conservation of the Arabian leopard at the National Zoo in Washington.
During 2023, Saudi Arabia invested $9.5 billion in the United States, primarily in sectors such as transportation, real estate, and automotive. In 2024, bilateral trade in goods reached $25.9 billion, with a trade surplus of $443 million in favor of the United States.
Trump framed this announcement as a confirmation of his economic vision. “This agreement demonstrates that we are fulfilling the promise to make America great again, creating jobs and strengthening our global economic leadership,” he stated.
The agreement comes just a week after Trump announced a new trade deal with the United Kingdom, and is presented as part of his strategy to position the United States as the global center of investment and innovation.
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Frequently asked questions about the investment agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia
What does the investment agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia entail?
The agreement announced by Donald Trump includes investments of over 600 billion dollars between the two countries, aiming to strengthen key sectors such as energy, defense, technology, infrastructure, and health. It is regarded as the largest set of trade agreements signed between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
What companies are involved in the technological aspect of the agreement?
In the technological sector, the Saudi company DataVolt will invest 20 billion dollars in data centers and energy infrastructure in the U.S. Additionally, Google, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber will participate with commitments for joint investment amounting to 80 billion dollars.
What is the value of the military sales agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia?
The most significant component of the agreement is the signing of the largest foreign military sales agreement in history between the two countries, valued at nearly 142 billion dollars. This includes advanced equipment for the Saudi air force and other defense systems.
How will this agreement impact the economy of the United States?
This agreement falls within Trump's "America First" policy, prioritizing employment and national security. The agreement is expected to create thousands of jobs and strengthen the economic leadership of the U.S. in key sectors such as defense, technology, and infrastructure.
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