President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to officially visit Qatar, receiving a grand reception. Deals and agreements were signed, including a $1.2 trillion economic commitment and a defense cooperation agreement. Boeing and Qatar also signed a deal for 160 aircraft.
Key Points
President Trump's historic visit to Qatar
Signing of $1.2 trillion in economic commitments
Defense cooperation agreement between the U.S. and Qatar
Boeing selling 160 aircraft to Qatar
Pros
Strengthened diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Qatar
Economic growth through significant deals and agreements
Creation of numerous job opportunities in the U.S.
Cons
Potential criticism of the amount of money involved in the agreements