As of July 2025, the landscape of US tariffs and trade relations is highly dynamic, with the Trump administration actively pursuing a policy of "reciprocal tariffs" and engaging in ongoing negotiations. Here's an update on Qatar:

Tariff Status for Qatar:

• No specific, publicly announced reciprocal tariff rate has been imposed on Qatar for August 1, 2025, unlike some other countries. The latest information suggests a general "pause" on country-specific reciprocal tariffs that was in effect until August 1, with letters being sent to individual countries outlining potential rates if deals aren't struck.

• However, a flat 10% tariff applies to imports from "all countries" as of April 10, 2025, which would include Qatar, unless specific exemptions apply or a new agreement is reached.

• It's important to note that the U.S. has warned that any country aligning with "Anti-American BRICS policies" may face an additional 10% tariff. While Qatar is not a BRICS member, its relationships with those nations could be a factor in future tariff considerations.

Status of Deals and Agreements:

Despite the broader tariff push, the U.S. and Qatar have recently solidified significant economic commitments:

• Historic Economic Exchange Deals: In May 2025, during a visit by President Trump to Doha, Qatar and the U.S. signed agreements expected to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion. This includes deals totaling over $243.5 billion.

• Major Commercial Deals:
  Boeing and GE Aerospace: Qatar Airways secured a landmark order worth $96 billion to acquire up to 210 American-made Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft powered by GE Aerospace engines. This is Boeing's largest-ever widebody and 787 order, projected to support over 1 million U.S. jobs over its production and delivery.
  McDermott: This company has seven active projects with Qatar Energy worth $8.5 billion, supporting critical energy infrastructure, particularly for Qatar's LNG expansion.
  Parsons: Has won 30 projects worth up to $97 billion in Qatar, reinforcing American leadership in engineering and innovation.
  Quantinuum: Finalized a joint venture agreement with Al Rabban Capital, with Qatar investing up to $1 billion in quantum technologies.

• Defense Deals:
  Raytheon (an RTX business): Secured a $1 billion agreement for Qatar's acquisition of counter-drone capabilities, making Qatar the first international customer for Raytheon's Fixed Site – Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aerial System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS).
  General Atomics: Secured a nearly $2 billion agreement for Qatar's acquisition of the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft system.

• Strategic Partnership: The U.S. and Qatar also signed a statement of intent to further strengthen their security partnership, outlining over $38 billion in potential investments for defense capabilities and support for Al Udeid Air Base, a significant U.S. military base in the Middle East.

These deals indicate a strong and deepening economic and strategic partnership between the U.S. and Qatar, even amidst a global environment of increasing trade protectionism from the U.S.

Companies Involved:

Beyond the specific deals mentioned, several major U.S. companies have a strong presence and ongoing partnerships in Qatar, including:

• Energy Sector: ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips, ConocoPhillips

• Defense Sector: Raytheon (RTX Corporation), General Atomics

• Aviation: Boeing, GE Aerospace

• Engineering and Construction: McDermott, Parsons

• Technology/IT: Quantinuum, and a Qatari delegation recently visited leading U.S. technology companies and research institutions like Google, ServiceNow, NVIDIA, and Scale AI, indicating interest in further collaborations in AI and digital infrastructure.

• Other: Many other U.S. companies have operations and interests in Qatar across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and education.

In summary, while the general U.S. tariff environment is increasing, Qatar appears to be in a favorable position due to its significant economic and strategic commitments with the United States, which have resulted in substantial deals and ongoing partnerships. The specific reciprocal tariff rate for Qatar effective August 1, 2025, has not been individually announced as a high rate like some other countries, but the general 10% tariff would likely apply unless specific exclusions are granted.