Bahrain Commits $17 Billion Investment in U.S. During Trump Meeting

America’s economic engine just got a $17 billion boost, thanks to President Donald Trump’s continued efforts to rebuild alliances and put American jobs first. On Wednesday, Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Trump and announced a massive investment plan a move that stands in sharp contrast to the weak foreign policy and economic stagnation seen under the current administration.

“We’re very happy to be announcing $17 billion worth of deals that are coming to the United States,” the Crown Prince said. “And this is real. These aren’t fake deals.”

This is no empty gesture. The package includes:

• A $7 billion agreement between Gulf Air and Boeing/GE for 12 aircraft, with an option for six more.

• The sale of 40 GE engines, directly supporting America’s manufacturing base.

• 30,000 American jobs created or sustained, according to a senior White House official.

The deal was facilitated through direct negotiations led by President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, proving once again that Trump’s business acumen and diplomatic strength translate into real-world results for the American worker.

This announcement follows on the heels of Trump’s earlier $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia and a $142 billion arms deal, secured during his visit to Riyadh a Middle East tour that continues to yield dividends long after the trip concluded.

Bahrain’s commitment doesn’t stop at aerospace. The kingdom will:

• Sign technology deals with Oracle and Cisco, with the aim of replacing Chinese servers and cutting Beijing out of critical infrastructure.

• Boost U.S. domestic aluminum and LNG production through targeted investments.

• Purchase cutting-edge AI chips from U.S. tech giants, partnering with American hyperscalers and deepening cooperation in emerging technologies.

Additionally, Bahrain and the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding that creates a framework for Bahrain to explore commercial nuclear capabilities, a move that will likely expand U.S. leadership in global nuclear tech and energy cooperation.

The MOU was signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani at the State Department, ahead of the White House summit. The king of Bahrain is scheduled to visit Washington later this year to finalize these agreements, ensuring they don’t get buried by future bureaucrats or sidelined by weak leadership.

This is what America-first diplomacy looks like real investment, real jobs, and real wins for the American economy. While the Biden administration stumbles from one crisis to the next, Trump continues to deliver concrete results on the world stage.

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