Key Takeaways:
- Trade Expansion: President Trump announced a $35 billion trade and investment deal with Uzbekistan, focusing on key sectors like energy, aviation, technology, and critical minerals.
- Strategic Partnerships: The deal follows Trump’s meeting with Central Asian leaders aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China and Russia for critical resources.
- Economic Momentum: The agreement includes major commercial wins such as Boeing’s $8 billion aircraft sale, reinforcing Trump’s commitment to strengthening American industry and global competitiveness.
President Donald Trump announced what he called a “historic” $35 billion investment deal between the United States and Uzbekistan, marking a major step toward expanding trade ties and securing critical resources for America’s industrial future.
“I am thrilled to announce an incredible Trade and Economic Deal between the United States and Uzbekistan,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Over the next three years, Uzbekistan will be purchasing and investing almost $35 billion dollars and, in the next 10 years, over $100 billion dollars, in key American sectors including critical minerals, aviation, automotive parts, infrastructure, agriculture, energy and chemicals, information technology, and others.”
The announcement follows a White House meeting with Central Asian leaders, where Trump underscored the importance of diversifying supply chains away from China and Russia. Critical minerals like uranium, copper, and rare earth elements topped the agenda, alongside major commercial deals such as Boeing’s multi-billion-dollar agreement to sell up to 22 Dreamliner aircraft to Uzbekistan Airways.
Uzbekistan’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, called the gathering “the beginning of a new era” in U.S.–Central Asia relations, emphasizing long-term cooperation in energy, aviation, and technology. Trump praised Mirziyoyev as a strong partner committed to expanding economic opportunity.
While official documentation of the $35 billion figure has yet to be released, the move signals Trump’s continued focus on trade diplomacy that prioritizes American industry and self-reliance. As the administration builds alliances beyond traditional markets, the message is clear: America’s comeback means business.