Trump arrives in Qatar
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President Trump is visiting Qatar on his first foreign trip of his term, despite growing scrutiny over a $400 million jumbo jet “gift” from the Qatar royal family. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports. (The Bea
The White House announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with the nation of Qatar to create "an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion," which includes a "histor
Boeing landed its biggest deal for widebody airplanes on Wednesday when state carrier Qatar Airways placed firm orders for 160 jetliners plus options to buy 50 more during President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf Arab country.
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a $200 billion deal between Qatar Airways and Boeing, a lifeline for the beleaguered American aerospace giant and a powerful symbol of the diplomatic maneuvering defining his presidency.
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The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.
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President Donald Trump’s trip to Qatar is off to a flying start. Qatar didn’t bother waiting for Trump to land before setting out to impress him with a fighter jet escort Wednesday.
The order will support 154,000 U.S. jobs annually, the White House said.
The United States and Qatar also signed a statement of defense cooperation. No additional details, such as the text of the documents, were released immediately.
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