A new agreement has been signed, and it is poised to have major geopolitical ramifications as Saudi Arabia…

A new agreement has been signed, and it is poised to have major geopolitical ramifications as Saudi Arabia has seemingly dropped BRICS, inking a new deal with the US in 2025. Indeed, Riyadh has agreed to a “strategic economic partnership’ with the United States amid a visit from President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Both Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman have reached the landmark agreement that will increase cooperation in energy, mining, defense, and other ventures. Indeed, the memorandum was reached in what is the US president’s first major foreign trip since his return to the White House.

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Saudi Arabia & US Reach New Deal Despite BRICS Standoff

Since his return to the Oval Office, Donald Trump has not been shy about his feelings toward the BRICS economic alliance. Earlier this year, he threatened 150% tariffs on the bloc. Specifically, he warned of repercussions for its continued de-dollarization efforts.

His stance only complicated the relationship between the collective and the recent expansion nation, Saudi Arabia. With tensions rising during Trump’s second term, Riyadh was seemingly caught in the middle. Now, it appears to have made its choice, as Saudi Arabia has turned from BRICS, signing a new strategic deal with the US in 2025

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The memorandum and agreement encompassed a host of sectors, including energy, defense, health, and the arts. Additionally, the letter of intent will see the US aid Saudi Arabia in the development of its armed forces. Moreover, they have plans for the Saudi Ministry of Interior and FBU to cooperate in one of many partnership aspects.

Director of Research at Riyadh’s Observe Research Foundation Middle East, Abdulaziz Alghashian, recently discussed the agreement. He noted that the deal’s reach “speaks to the depth” of the two nations relationship. With the US and BRICS standing so opposed, it questions Saudi Arabia’s commitment to its cause.

However, that may not be the case. Algashian noted that the deal “won’t come at the cost of relations with others.” Yet, only time will tell if that is the case. Just weeks ago, the US and China were on the doorstep of a trade war. Moreover, those tensions don’t appear to be entirely resolved.