Saudi Arabia has pledged to boost investments in America to nearly US$1 trillion, but according to analysts Riyadh could struggle to meet that target.
Rather, they said the pledge – announced when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington last month – was more about the “political display” than a binding commitment.
It was an increase to the US$600 billion that was promised in May, when US President Donald Trump visited Riyadh.
The latest pledge comes as the rivalry intensifies between…
Source: Why Saudi Arabia might not fulfil its US spending pledge, and the China factor
