Bahrain to announce $17 billion in US deals during Trump talks

Bahrain’s crown prince is set to announce plans to invest more than $17 billion in the United States during a meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a White House official said.

As part of the investment, Bahrain is expected to sign a deal between Gulf Air and Boeing/GE valued at around $7 billion for 12 aircraft with an option for six more, the official said.

The deal also includes the sale of 40 GE engines, the official said.