The United States and Kazakhstan have finalized a $4 billion locomotive agreement, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Monday.
The deal follows a call between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aimed at strengthening connectivity across Europe and Asia through The Middle Corridor.
“These locomotives will power connectivity across Europe & Asia, with American technology at its core,” Lutnick said in a post on X.
While the specific U.S. companies involved were not disclosed, the agreement marks a significant step in Eurasian trade relations. Kazakhstan, which shares borders with Russia and China, has previously faced a 25% tariff rate imposed by Trump. In July, Tokayev expressed readiness for constructive dialogue on trade.
