Trump looks to reestablish US influence in Middle East with foreign foray

Published May 10, 2025 6:00am ET



President Donald Trump‘s inaugural trip abroad is poised to be consequential as he tries to reshape the world order, with the Middle East in his sights amid his tariff war.

Trump is scheduled to depart next week on a dayslong tour of the Middle East that is expected to include stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

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