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- Economic investments that aim to foster regional development and US business interests.
Controversial Encounters and Shifting Policies
One notable and controversial aspect of the trip was Trump’s handshake with Muhammad Al Galani, a former ISIS and al-Qaeda leader who was instrumental in Syrian affairs. Equally significant was the unexpected development regarding Syria: the US is reportedly lifting all sanctions on Syria, a move that marks a significant policy shift. Historically designed to weaken Bashar al-Assad’s regime, these sanctions were brutal and longstanding, but their removal could potentially aid the Syrian population despite the regime’s oppressive governance under Al Galani.