In a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the kingdom America’s “strongest partner,” announcing a $142 billion arms deal and signaling a new economic era with Saudi investments possibly reaching $1 trillion.

Speaking in Riyadh, Trump also made the surprise move to lift longstanding U.S. sanctions on Syria, calling it a chance for the war-torn country to rebuild under its new transitional leadership.

Trump is traveling with top U.S. business leaders, including Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, aiming to draw foreign investment into the U.S. and boost economic ties across the Gulf.

He praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling their relationship “more powerful than ever,” though acknowledged limitations, as Saudi Arabia reiterated it won’t join the Abraham Accords without peace in Gaza.

Trump next heads to Qatar and the UAE, where further major investment announcements are expected.

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