It appears that Trump likes Iraq’s new leader. Zaidi is a former businessperson, like Trump. As such, Zaidi tried to present a new face of Iraq to the White House.

Oil and gas deals are expected to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation.

Talks with President Donald Trump and signing of energy deals on agenda during Prime Minister's first international trip

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as the US administration piles pressure on Baghdad to curb Iranian influence.…