Qatar Commits $120 Billion to U.S. in Major Economic Exchange

On May 14, 2025, the White House announced that Donald Trump had secured a significant economic commitment from Qatar, valued at 120 billion dollars. This agreement is part of a broader economic exchange between the two nations, with additional deals totaling 24.35 billion dollars. These agreements include the sale of Boeing aircraft and General Electric aviation engines to Qatar Airways.

The 120 billion dollars economic commitment from Qatar encompasses several key agreements. Boeing and General Electric Aviation have secured an order from Qatar Airways to purchase up to 210 American-made Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 777X aircraft, valued at 96 billion dollars. These aircraft will be powered by engines supplied by General Electric Aviation.

McDermott has established a strong partnership with QatarEnergy in advancing critical energy infrastructure, with seven projects currently underway, valued at 8.5 billion dollars. The company is the sole supplier for the key offshore components of Qatar's major liquefied natural gas expansion.

Parsons has successfully won 30 projects, with a total value of 97 billion dollars. Quantum has entered into a joint venture agreement with Al Rabban Capital to invest 1 billion dollars in the United States, focusing on advanced quantum technology and workforce development.

RTX (Raytheon) has secured a 10 billion dollars agreement to provide anti-drone capabilities to Qatar, signed by the governments of both countries. General Atomics has obtained a nearly 20 billion dollars contract for the procurement of MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft systems, also signed by the governments of both countries. This agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations and provide multi-mission remotely piloted aircraft to the Qatari armed forces.

Additionally, the United States and Qatar have signed a statement of intent to further enhance their security partnership, outlining over 38 billion dollars in potential investments. These investments include burden-sharing support for the Al Udeid Air Base and future defensive capabilities related to air defense and maritime security.

Qatar's strategic goals outlined in the Qatar National Vision 2030 have created opportunities for U.S. enterprises across various sectors. The visit provided U.S. companies with the chance to expand long-term partnerships, while Qatari entities gained access to American technology, best practices, and secured major sales and investment agreements.

Qatar has made significant investments in the United States, particularly in the hotel and tourism, information technology, advanced manufacturing, financial services, and oil and gas sectors. These investments are expected to continue over the next five years. Qatar holds the world's third-largest proven natural gas reserves and has invested in U.S. energy infrastructure, directly contributing to the country's energy security and industrial recovery capabilities.

Since 2019, QatarEnergy has invested 18 billion dollars in the U.S. energy sector, including the Golden Pass LNG terminal (10 billion dollars) and the Golden Triangle Polymers plant (8 billion dollars), both located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Qatar is the 12th largest partner in U.S. foreign military sales, with active cases valued at over 26 billion dollars.

Qatar's extensive investments in the United States and its trade with the country have fostered economic growth and prosperity for both nations. Qatar's selection of solutions best suited to U.S. industry supports the strategic goal of expanding U.S. industrial presence across the Gulf and the broader region. This announcement builds on the 60 billion dollars investment commitment secured in Saudi Arabia the previous day.