Boosting American Jobs Through Bahrain’s Investment

President Donald Trump welcomed Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the White House on Wednesday, where the crown prince announced a monumental $17 billion investment in the United States, prioritizing American workers and economic growth.

The centerpiece of this deal includes a $7 billion agreement between Gulf Air and Boeing/GE for 12 aircraft, with an option for six more, and the purchase of 40 GE engines.

The crown prince emphasized the tangible impact, stating, “We’re very happy to be announcing $17 billion worth of deals that are coming to the United States. And this is real. These aren’t fake deals.”

Strengthening U.S. Industries with Strategic Partnerships

The Bahrain deal, facilitated by Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, extends beyond aviation to bolster key American sectors. Bahrain plans to sign agreements with Oracle and Cisco, replacing Chinese servers with Cisco products, enhancing U.S. technological leadership.

The crown prince also outlined investments in U.S. energy, tech, and manufacturing, including boosting domestic aluminum production, expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) output, and purchasing advanced AI chips in collaboration with U.S. hyperscalers.

These initiatives align with Trump’s vision of prioritizing American industries, as seen in his May 2025 Middle East trip, which secured a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia and a $142 billion arms deal.

By attracting foreign capital to critical sectors, these agreements drive job creation and innovation for American workers, ensuring long-term economic prosperity.

Building Economic Ties for American Prosperity

The Bahrain investment package includes a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the State Department by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, establishing a framework for Bahrain to explore commercial nuclear capabilities.

This MOU, alongside other agreements, sets the stage for further economic collaboration, with Bahrain’s king scheduled to visit Washington later in 2025 to finalize these commitments.

A White House official noted that these deals build on the strong U.S.-Bahrain relationship, fostered during the crown prince’s two visits to the White House in Trump’s first term.

By channeling foreign investment into American energy, technology, and manufacturing, Trump’s leadership fosters opportunities that put U.S. workers first, strengthen domestic industries, and solidify America’s economic dominance on the global stage.

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