Trump Signs Record Saudi Arms, Investment Deals

US President Donald Trump has signed a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia featuring what is described as the largest arms deal in history, worth nearly $142 billion as part of a wider $600 billion Saudi investment package in the United States. The deals span sectors including energy, defense, mining, and technology, with $20 billion allocated for AI data centers and energy infrastructure. Trump is touring the Middle East with business leaders, including Elon Musk, making stops in Qatar and the UAE to promote further investments. Alongside these agreements, the US has approved a $1.4 billion arms sale to the UAE for helicopters and F-16 sustainment, strengthening strategic military partnerships. The focus of the trip has shifted toward economic ties and job creation in the US. Trump's choice to leave Israel off his itinerary has prompted scrutiny over shifting US regional priorities.