U.S.–Saudi Economic and Defense Partnership Fact Sheet

U.S.–Saudi Economic and Defense Partnership Fact Sheet Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Solidifies Economic and Defense Partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Date: November 18, 2025 The fact sheet announces a package of major economic, energy, technology, and defense agreements between the United States and Saudi Arabia, presented as a major win for Trump’s “America First” agenda. Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman finalize “landmark agreements” to: These deals build on Trump’s May visit to Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia committed $600 billion in U.S. investment. The Crown Prince now raises that to nearly $1 trillion in investment into U.S. infrastructure, technology, and industry. Civil Nuclear Cooperation: A Joint Declaration on completion of negotiations for civil nuclear energy cooperation: Critical Minerals Framework: A new framework to diversify and secure critical mineral supply chains. Builds on similar agreements with other partners to protect U.S. supply chain resilience for essential minerals. AI Memorandum of Understanding: Gives Saudi Arabia access to world‑leading American AI systems. Claims to protect U.S. technology from foreign influence, ensuring U.S. innovators shape global AI. U.S.–Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement (SDA): Described as a historic agreement strengthening an 80‑year defense partnership. Aims to: Defense Sales & Industrial Base: Trump approves a major defense sale package, including future F‑35 deliveries, to: Saudi Arabia agrees to purchase nearly 300 American tanks, building its capabilities and supporting hundreds of U.S. jobs. Trade & Market Access: U.S. and Saudi Arabia will intensify engagement on: Example: A new agreement for Saudi Arabia to recognize U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for vehicles and parts, easing U.S. auto exports. Financial Cooperation: U.S. Treasury and the Saudi Ministry of Finance sign agreements to: Jobs & Long‑Term Gains: The administration argues that, taken together—critical minerals, nuclear, AI, and defense deals plus investments—these agreements will: 1. Strategic Partnership & Investment2. Energy, Critical Minerals, and AI Technology3. Defense Cooperation & Regional Security4. Trade, Finance, and Economic Benefits