Published On: Tue, May 13th, 2025

Trump kicks off Middle East visit seeking big economic deals

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to start a four-day swing through the Gulf region, focusing more on economic deals than security crises ranging from war in Gaza to the threat of escalation over Iran’s nuclear program.

CBC | World News

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Trump kicks off Middle East visit seeking big economic deals