During his visit to Azerbaijan, Kenneth Aniel, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and member of the American business delegation, stated that U.S. companies would gladly consider participating in Trump Route projects, APA reports.
He noted that there are several geopolitical dimensions surrounding the project:
“On the one hand, Russia and Iran do not want this corridor to open. On the other hand, Turkey supports its implementation. Armenia is also interested, as it could collect customs duties from cargo passing through. I believe this issue requires security guarantees and a diplomatic approach. But that is a separate matter, distinct from economic development,” Aniel said.
He added that the Trump Route is still in its early stages:
“Once the corridor becomes fully operational, U.S. companies will eagerly participate in tenders and get involved in the projects. Which company offers the best terms will become clear later,” he remarked.
Jeff Ehrlich, Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan, also commented on the matter, stressing the global leadership of U.S. businesses:
“American technologies, financial resources, expertise, and products are in high demand. I hope concrete opportunities in this direction will open soon,” he said.
In Washington, Armenian, Azerbaijani, and U.S. leaders—Nikol Pashinyan, Ilham Aliyev, and Donald Trump—officially agreed to launch the Trump Route. According to Trump, the corridor will enable Azerbaijan to reach Nakhichevan while fully respecting Armenia’s sovereignty. Armenia will establish an exclusive partnership with the U.S. to develop the route, potentially extending its operation for up to 99 years, with renewal options. Major infrastructure investments are expected, with U.S. companies eager to enter the region, bringing economic benefits to all three nations.
