唐纳德·特朗普在海湾之行中获得了近2万亿美元的投资：战略转变还是仅仅是宣传噱头？

Donald Trump secures nearly $2 trillion in investments during his Paris,May21st, 2025:For his first state visit since taking office, Donald Trump chosethe Gulf. This tour of the Middle East resulted in record investment agreements worth$2 trillion with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, marking a turning The Gulf, Washington's new geostrategic priority For the second time in a row, Donald Trump has chosen the Middle East as thedestination for his first state visit, bypassing traditional partners such as Canada andEurope. This strategic choice can be explained by the competitive advantages enjoyed by $2 trillion in agreements signed in three major stages The US president said he had signed agreements worth a total of nearly $2 trillion,including: -$600billion with Saudi Arabia (including $142 billion in US military equipment)-$243billion with Qatar (including a giant $96 billion order for Boeing)-$200billion with the United Arab Emirates, the first stage of the $1.4 trillion investment In addition to investments in aviation, energy and other industrial sectors, artificialintelligence plays a prominent role, with the announcement of theconstruction of the A strong but still symbolic signal of the rapprochement between the United Statesand the Gulf Beyond the spectacular announcements, this visit demonstrated a strategic convergencebetween Washington and the Gulf capitals. The leaders carefully calibrated theirmessages around common priorities: strengtheningdefensecapabilities in the face of For the United States, these investments are a lever torevive domestic industry andassert its technological leadership. For the Gulf countries, they represent an opportunity However, behind the declarations of intent, the concreterealizationand effectiveimplementation of these investments remain uncertain. In a tense geopolitical context, into lasting action or remains a diplomatic signal. A direct response to Beijing's growing influence in the region This tour is also a response to China's strategic foothold in the Gulf through its Belt andRoad Initiative. Beijing is stepping up its concrete investments in infrastructure, energy–both fossil fuels($25 billion) and green energy ($12 billion)–and logistics, with$70 billionin construction Donald Trump's visit is therefore aimed at reaffirming American influence in a region thathas become a major geo-economic battleground. COFACE PRESS OFFICEAdrien Billet: +33 6 59 46 59 15adrien.billet@coface.com Malcolm Biiga: +33 6 47 09 92 66Lucie Bolelli: +33 6 42 18 30 82coface@havas.com COFACE: FOR TRADE As a global leading player intrade credit risk management for more than 75 years, Coface helpscompanies grow and navigate in an uncertain and volatile environment.Whatever their size, location or sector, Coface provides 100,000 clients across some 200 markets. with afull range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk