President Trump submitted a 30-year civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for a mandatory review period.
President Trump submitted a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy to Congress on Monday. The 30-year accord allows U.S. companies to export civilian nuclear energy technology to the kingdom, including the construction of AP1000 reactors worth tens of billions of dollars. The administration announced that the agreement is consistent with the Atomic Energy Act and will move forward unless Congress objects during a 90-day review period. President Trump stated that the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. While some critics argue the pact may weaken nonproliferation standards, the administration maintains that the agreement strengthens the U.S. relationship with a. Riyadh. The deal includes a two-year feasibility study to determine if Saudi Arabia will rely on imported fuel-cycle services, potentially preventing the kingdom from developing full uranium enrichment capabilities independently.