Trump Rejects Tebboune’s Attempts for Arms Deals with Algeria

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U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected approving arms deals that Algeria had requested from the U.S. Congress. This rejection was leaked through media sources close to the Trump administration.

Analyses indicate that the reasons behind the U.S. administration’s stance go beyond just economic or military issues. Firstly, the Algerian regime is viewed as a military system with significant influence within the state, which raises concerns among some American circles that prefer dealing with countries with more transparent civilian governments. Secondly, one of the main American concerns is Algeria’s unfriendly relations with several other countries, reflecting a divergence in political and security interests.

On the other hand, Algeria’s influence in regional balances is increasing, especially in the Sahel and Saharan regions, where it plays a pivotal role in supporting armed groups, extremism, and separatism.

In a related context, this rejection is part of a more cautious policy towards certain regimes in the region, reflecting a divergence in the U.S. approach to dealing with both allies and adversaries simultaneously.