Trump’s Gulf megadeals spark questions in Arab capitals
Trump’s Gulf megadeals spark questions in Arab capitals, what is going on? US President Donald Trump is promoting a series of billion-dollar investment deals with Gulf states as evidence of his global economic clout. These include AI, defence tech, and infrastructure partnerships spanning Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. But Arab diplomats and analysts are asking: what’s actually in it for the region.
Sources suggest the deals largely favour US firms and mirror Trump’s transactional view of diplomacy. Gulf leaders appear divided — some welcome the commercial boost, while others worry about alienating China and entrenching dependence on the US.
The crooks of the matter, this middle east deal is at the expense of Israel, who is being alienated by the pursuit of peace and diplomacy in the region. The question everyone is thinking, can we trust Trump?
Media comparison – Trump’s Gulf megadeals spark questions in Arab capitals
- The Times: Casts doubt on benefits to the Arab world
- Al Jazeera: Frames it as American opportunism with little strategic vision
- The Guardian: Emphasises the overlap between Trump’s business interests and political positioning
Political Reactions + Tweets as Trump’s Gulf megadeals spark questions in Arab capitals
- @realDonaldTrump: “Nobody makes deals like we do. Billions secured. America leads again!”
- @AJEnglish: “Gulf officials question real value of Trump’s megadeals.”
- @MiddleEastEye: “Are Gulf leaders buying influence or selling sovereignty?”
