Trumponomics Live from Qatar: What Does Trump Mean for the Middle East?
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May 21, 2025 
Dina Esfandiary, Middle East geoeconomics lead for Bloomberg Economics, Ziad Daoud, chief emerging markets economist for Bloomberg Economics, and John Micklethwait, Editor in Chief at Bloomberg, join a vibrant discussion from the Qatar Economic Forum. They unpack how Trumponomics has transformed U.S.-Middle East relations, emphasizing the region's economic shifts and geopolitical dynamics post-Trump's Gulf visits. The panel also tackles sanctions relief in Syria and evolving U.S.-Iran negotiations, illustrating a complex landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges.
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Middle East's Global Economic Role
- The Middle East exports energy, capital, labor, and acts as a critical trade route globally.
- It receives primarily oil prices and US interest rates, which heavily influence its economies.
Trump Visit Rebuilds Gulf US Ties
- Trump's visit reestablished Gulf Arab states' ties with the US, showcasing their stability and openness.
- The trip was used to set political red lines, including on Syria sanctions and US-Iran relations.
Skepticism Over Gulf Investment Promises
- Past commitments of huge investment by Gulf countries to the US have not fully materialized.
- Saudi Arabia's switch to capital importer makes delivering massive US investments less likely.