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title: Trump in Saudi Arabia to open Mideast visit; seeks huge trade deals
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President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia to kick off a four-day swing through the Gulf region, focusing more on trade agreements than security crises ranging from the war in Gaza to the threat of Iran’s nuclear program.

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