In a significant development for American manufacturing, President Donald Trump has announced a series of agreements with Qatar totaling over $243.5 billion, contributing to an anticipated $1.2 trillion in economic exchange between the two nations. These agreements, signed during Trump’s visit to Doha, encompass major deals in aviation, defense, energy, and technology sectors.
Boeing and GE Aerospace Land Record-Breaking Aircraft Deal
At the forefront of these agreements is a $96 billion deal between Qatar Airways and U.S. aerospace giants Boeing and GE Aerospace. Qatar Airways has committed to purchasing up to 210 Boeing aircraft, including 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777X jets, all powered by GE Aerospace engines. This order represents Boeing’s largest-ever widebody aircraft deal and is expected to support approximately 154,000 American jobs annually over the production and delivery period.
GE Aerospace’s involvement includes supplying over 400 engines, marking the largest widebody engine purchase in the company’s history. The engines, comprising 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx models, will power Qatar Airways’ new fleet, further solidifying GE’s position in the global aerospace market.
Expanding U.S.-Qatar Economic and Defense Collaboration
Beyond aviation, the agreements encompass significant investments in defense and infrastructure. Raytheon has secured a $1 billion contract to provide Qatar with counter-drone capabilities, making Qatar the first international customer for Raytheon’s Fixed Site – Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aerial System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS). Additionally, General Atomics has finalized a nearly $2 billion agreement to supply Qatar with MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft systems.
The two nations have also signed a statement of intent outlining over $38 billion in potential investments to enhance infrastructure and capabilities at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base and broader air defense and maritime security initiatives.
In the energy sector, McDermott has active projects with Qatar Energy valued at $8.5 billion, focusing on advancing critical energy infrastructure. Parsons Corporation has secured 30 projects worth up to $97 billion, supporting U.S. engineering and technological leadership.
Furthermore, a joint venture between Quantinuum and Al Rabban Capital includes up to $1 billion in investments for quantum technologies and workforce development, reinforcing the U.S. position in emerging tech sectors.
These agreements underscore a strategic partnership between the United States and Qatar, with significant implications for American manufacturing and technological advancement.
