US agency goes back to the future to take on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019, is a U.S. government agency focused on private-led development projects. It aims to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative by investing in projects that align with national security and foreign investment goals. Recently reauthorized by Congress, the DFC has an increased portfolio cap of $205 billion, allowing for broader financing capabilities across over 100 countries. AI
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