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President Donald Trump is meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday.

“President Trump looks forward to welcoming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to the White House, where the two leaders will participate in an official working visit,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement.

“Thanks to our Dealmaker-in-Chief, the United States secured $600 billion in historic investments during the President’s visit to Saudi Arabia earlier this year, and Americans can expect more good deals for our country spanning technology, manufacturing, critical minerals, defense, and more,” Kelly said.

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