Trump pushes Saudi Arabia nuclear deal through to Congress
President Donald Trump sent the civil nuclear agreement he inked with Saudi Arabia to Congress this week, seeking legislative approval of the “peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement” that he has made contingent on the Saudis joining the Abraham Accords.
TL;DR
- President Trump sent a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for legislative approval.
- The agreement is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.
- The deal was signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman.
- Officials stated the agreement would uphold nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation standards, and strengthen economic ties.
- Congress's House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee have 90 days to review the deal.