By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-saudi-arms-deal Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump signs Saudi defense, economic deals Politics May 20, 2017 10:37 AM EDT RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump and Saudi King Salman signed a series of agreements cementing their countries’ military and economic partnerships. The two leaders signed a joint vision agreement Saturday at the Saudi Royal Court and sealed it with a handshake. The agreements also include a military sales deal of about $110 billion, effective immediately, plus another $350 billion over the next 10 years. The two countries also announced a defense cooperation agreement and private sector agreements Saturday that are intended to create tens of thousands of new jobs in the U.S. defense industry. Trump has been tending to official business on his first day overseas as president. This report was written by the Associated Press. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump and Saudi King Salman signed a series of agreements cementing their countries’ military and economic partnerships. The two leaders signed a joint vision agreement Saturday at the Saudi Royal Court and sealed it with a handshake. The agreements also include a military sales deal of about $110 billion, effective immediately, plus another $350 billion over the next 10 years. The two countries also announced a defense cooperation agreement and private sector agreements Saturday that are intended to create tens of thousands of new jobs in the U.S. defense industry. Trump has been tending to official business on his first day overseas as president. This report was written by the Associated Press. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now