Bahrain Crown Prince, U.S. President announce $17 billion investment package in security and trade.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, engaged in a meeting with the U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House.

His Royal Highness extended the warm greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to President Trump.

His Royal Highness emphasized the historic and strategic relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States, a bond that has flourished for over 130 years, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

His Royal Highness reaffirmed Bahrain’s steadfast commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in security, trade, and investment, all aimed at fostering international peace and promoting sustainable development.

His Royal Highness noted that the $17 billion investment package announced during this visit, which spans multiple sectors, reflects the profound trust and robust ties between Bahrain and the United States of America, further advancing their strategic partnership.

His Royal Highness stressed that these agreements signify a meaningful and practical advancement in fortifying the longstanding economic partnership between the two nations.

Trade relations between Bahrain and the U.S. have remained robust and dynamic in recent years, with both countries benefiting from a longstanding Free Trade Agreement that has been in effect since 2006. In 2023, the total volume of goods traded between the two nations reached approximately $2.84 billion. U.S. exports to Bahrain totaled about $1.68 billion, while imports from Bahrain amounted to $1.17 billion, resulting in a U.S. trade surplus of $509 million for that year. Key American exports included explosive ammunition, engine parts, and gas turbines, whereas Bahrain’s primary exports to the U.S. were raw aluminum, refined petroleum, and jewelry

In 2024, bilateral trade expanded further, with the total goods trade estimated at $2.89 billion. U.S. exports to Bahrain saw a slight decrease to $1.65 billion, while imports from Bahrain rose to $1.24 billion, consequently narrowing the U.S. trade surplus to $409 million. The main Bahraini exports to the U.S. in 2024 included aluminum (valued at roughly $726 million), mineral fuels and oils ($221 million), and copper ($81 million). The ongoing tariff-free access for U.S. goods under the Free Trade Agreement continued to benefit American exporters and supported the diversification of bilateral trade. 

Between January and May 2025, U.S. exports to Bahrain reached $631 million, while imports from Bahrain stood at $551 million—suggesting a narrowing trade surplus compared to previous years as bilateral trade continues to evolve.

Source: Economymiddleeast