On November 7, 2025, President Trump announced a trade deal between the United States and Uzbekistan. The agreement includes an investment of $35 billion in the U.S. over the next three years and a total of $100 billion over the next ten years.
Uzbekistan"s annual GDP is approximately $115 billion, making this investment significant in relation to its economy. The scale of the deal has been compared to a hypothetical $20 trillion trade agreement from China.
Critics have noted that President Trump is engaging with developing nations and signing trade deals that represent a substantial percentage of their GDP. This approach has been referred to as the "Altman strategy."
For further details on related developments, see Trump announces $35 billion trade deal with Uzbekistan over three years.






