Trump Secures Record U.S.-Qatar Economic Deals

During his historic visit to Qatar—the first by a sitting U.S. president in over two decades—President Donald Trump announced more than $243 billion in economic agreements, headlined by Qatar Airways' record order of up to 210 Boeing widebody jets, valued at $96 billion by the White House but cited by some sources as exceeding $200 billion. The deals also included military drone sales and broader economic and defense commitments, with an aspirational pledge reaching up to $1.2 trillion. Trump's acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar has sparked bipartisan ethical concerns in Washington. The visit included high-level meetings with the Emir of Qatar and Syria’s interim president, and featured a state dinner and ceremonial welcomes. These agreements are expected to bolster U.S. manufacturing and strengthen economic ties with the Middle East, with potential ripple effects in global energy and technology markets. Trump's regional tour began in Saudi Arabia, where he secured a separate $600 billion investment commitment.