President donald trump on thursday proved that words can be just as powerful as actions,. · instead of cajoling saudi arabia into easing off plans to produce more oil , the main topics of trump ’s visit will be ongoing tensions in the middle east – including u. s. · in a major expansion of this partnership, the crown prince announced today that saudi arabia will be increasing their investment commitments in the united states to almost $1 trillion,. Strategy under trump may combine threats and incentives. · president donald trump s global trade war has created tumult in the oil market that saudi arabia did not seek, but can turn to its advantage even if its window for navigating a price. · saudi arabia warns trump against banning oil imports saudi arabia is cautioning president-elect donald trump against carrying out a threat to cut off american purchases of the kingdoms oil. · president tells economic leaders in davos hell ask saudi arabia , opec to lower oil prices. · trump ’ s stance on opec includes pushing for lower oil prices within his preferred range. But with oil prices down to around $60 per barrel, american companies say they can’t afford to open up new wells, especially now that [ trump ’ s ] tariffs have made drilling equipment so.