Middle East Country To Announce $17 Billion Investment In U.S. During Trump Talks
President Donald Trump is set to announce a sweeping $17 billion investment package from Bahrain during a Wednesday meeting with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, marking another win for the administration’s America First economic strategy.
According to a senior White House official, the deal includes a $7 billion agreement between Bahrain’s Gulf Air and Boeing/GE for the purchase of 12 new aircraft — with an option for six more — and the sale of 40 GE jet engines. The investment package is expected to support at least 30,000 American jobs and further deepen ties between the United States and the Gulf nation.
The Bahrain announcement follows closely on the heels of Trump’s earlier success in Riyadh, where he secured $600 billion in U.S.-bound investments and a $142 billion defense package from Saudi Arabia during his May visit to the region.
Bahrain’s new commitments extend far beyond aerospace. The kingdom is preparing deals with U.S. tech giants Oracle and Cisco, including replacing Chinese infrastructure with American-made Cisco servers. Bahrain also plans to expand investments in U.S. energy, manufacturing, and AI technologies — including American LNG production and cutting-edge AI chips developed by U.S. hyperscalers.
One key element of the deal includes Bahrain’s decision to boost U.S. aluminum production through direct investment, which aligns with Trump’s push to rebuild American industry and reduce foreign dependence.
Bahrain will also begin a new nuclear energy dialogue with the United States under a memorandum of understanding signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The MOU lays the groundwork for future commercial nuclear cooperation.
Crown Prince Salman previously visited the White House during Trump’s first term. This week’s visit marks a continuation of that relationship, with the kingdom expected to finalize deals later this year during a formal state visit by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was credited with helping secure the deal, which the White House says reflects growing international confidence in the U.S. economy under President Trump’s leadership.