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Trump Submits Saudi Nuclear Deal

President Trump sent a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress while maintaining that the pact requires Riyadh to normalize relations with Israel. The deal could benefit U.S. firms but faces criticism over nonproliferation terms.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a back-to-school-themed event to highlight his administration's education policies, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

United States President Donald Trump submitted a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia to Congress on Monday, conditioning its enactment on Riyadh recognizing Israel. The 30-year bilateral agreement would enable U.S. firms to export nuclear technology for AP1000 reactor construction. The multi-billion-dollar project benefits Westinghouse, which is jointly owned by Canada-based CAMECO CORP and BROOKFIELD CORP.