U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 21 that the United States was considering a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates to help the Gulf state financially.
When asked on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” whether a currency swap between Washington and Abu Dhabi was being considered, Trump said “it is,” describing the Middle Eastern state as a “good country” that had been a “good ally” of the United States.
“They were hit the hardest of the group, actually. And they’re really led by incredible people,” he said.
Trump said he was surprised the UAE might need financial aid, since they are “really rich,” and added that the Emiratis were “very good” for the United States….