President Trump's 2017 trip to Saudi Arabia yielded promises of big business deals, but many of the announced deals were not completed or were at preliminary stages. The upcoming trip aims for $600 billion in new announcements.
Key Points
Trump's 2017 trip to Saudi Arabia included promises of billions in business deals
Some announced arms sales were not finalized or were difficult to track
Commercial deals made during the trip were not all publicly disclosed
The upcoming trip aims for $600 billion in new announcements
Pros
Potential for significant new business deals
Boost to American companies and jobs
Cons
Many of the announced deals from the 2017 trip were not completed or were still in early stages