Trump’s Chip Deals With Gulf States Spark US Tensions
International Chip Partnerships Raise Eyebrows
Ex-President Trump is brokering computer chip deals with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, stoking debate among US officials wary of strategic technology transfers to the Gulf.
US Security and Policy Concerns
The deals have caused rifts inside the government, with some viewing them as a threat to national security and America’s tech edge, while others push for economic engagement in the region.