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Analysis: Trump’s Gulf tour should deepen economic alignment

Without breakthroughs on regional conflicts, stronger investment and tech ties are likely to be the main focus of Donald Trump’s regional visit.
Trump walks with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to deliver remarks to the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh
Trump’s 2017 visit to Saudi Arabia. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters