Saudi Arabia Pledges Historic $1 Trillion Investment in US During White House Visit

In a landmark economic announcement that underscores the deepening alliance between Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has pledged to increase Saudi Arabia’s investment in the United States to “almost $1 trillion.” The announcement was made Tuesday during a high-profile Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump, marking a significant expansion from the previously discussed figure of $600 billion.
“I believe, Mr. President, today and tomorrow, we can announce that we are going to increase that $600 billion to almost $1 trillion for investment, real investment, and real opportunity,” the Crown Prince stated, seated alongside President Trump.
The massive capital injection is expected to be channeled through the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF). According to White House officials and the Saudi delegation, the funds will target critical future-facing sectors including artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, rare earth minerals, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
President Trump, who has made foreign direct investment and job creation central pillars of his second term, welcomed the pledge with characteristic enthusiasm. “We’re doing numbers that nobody’s ever done,” Trump told reporters. “I want to thank you because you’ve agreed to invest $600 billion… and because he’s my friend, he might make it a trillion. That means jobs, jobs, jobs.”
This economic commitment appears to be the financial cornerstone of a broader strategic realignment. It coincides with the administration’s confirmation—reported earlier this week—that the U.S. will proceed with the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to the Kingdom. Additionally, discussions in Washington have advanced regarding a formal defense pact and U.S. assistance in developing a civilian nuclear energy program for Saudi Arabia, a move intended to counter Iranian influence in the region.
The $1 trillion target also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030” goals, as the Kingdom seeks to integrate its economy with global tech leaders to diversify away from oil. Specifically, the Crown Prince highlighted a “huge demand” for computing power and AI chips, signaling that a significant portion of the investment will flow into American semiconductor and data center industries.
While human rights groups continue to criticize the administration’s warm embrace of Riyadh, citing the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, President Trump dismissed these concerns, prioritizing the economic and security benefits of the partnership. “It is a critical relationship for our political goals, our economic goals, and our military,” the Crown Prince added, cementing a “huge new chapter” in U.S.-Saudi relations.