UAE Commits $1.4 Trillion of Investments to U.S. Economy
UAE Commits $1.4 Trillion to Boost U.S. Economy After Trump Talks
The United Arab Emirates has pledged a monumental $1.4 trillion investment framework over the next decade in the United States, a White House official announced on Friday, following high-level talks with President Donald Trump.
The deal, finalized after a Tuesday Oval Office meeting with UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and a dinner hosted by Vice President JD Vance with UAE sovereign wealth fund leaders, aims to supercharge U.S. sectors like artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing.
Trump hailed the agreement as a cornerstone of his “Make America Wealthy Again” agenda, spotlighting its potential to create jobs and fortify economic ties with a key Gulf ally.
The framework builds on existing UAE investments, with a $25 billion initiative between UAE’s ADQ fund and U.S.-based Energy Capital Partners targeting energy infrastructure and data centers. A standout project includes Emirates Global Aluminium’s plan for the first new U.S. aluminum smelter in 35 years, set to nearly double domestic production.
The UAE, a long-standing U.S. security partner, is diversifying beyond oil, betting big on AI and technology—sectors Trump has prioritized to counter China’s global tech rise.
The White House didn’t detail how the $1.4 trillion figure will be met, noting some deals were previously announced, but emphasized its scale outstrips Saudi Arabia’s recent investment overtures. Amid Trump’s push for Gulf capital—he pitched Saudi Arabia for $1 trillion in January—the UAE’s commitment underscores his deal-making clout.
As both nations eye mutual gains, this pact signals a robust economic alliance poised to reshape U.S. industrial landscapes through the 2030s.
