Category: Foreign Investments

Trump Dangles Alaska Gas Project as Part of Korean Investment Package

The New York Times – Business:
The long-delayed project, which the developer has not yet formally greenlit, would deliver Alaskan gas to Asian markets but take several years to construct.
The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.
Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World

The New York Times – Business:
The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push

The New York Times – On the Runway:
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.
Oil Giant Chevron Is Said to Be in Talks to Expand in Venezuela

The New York Times – Business:
Chevron, the second largest U.S. oil company, is building on its wager to remain in Venezuela, where it already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s oil production.
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
Trump Promised a Foreign Investment Boom. It’s Getting Harder to Deliver.

The New York Times – Business:
The threat of tariffs may have helped push more capital into the United States, but other factors are pushing it away.
Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

The New York Times – Business:
Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.
G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout

The New York Times – Business:
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.
G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout

The New York Times – Business:
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.
Meta Deal Reversal Deepens Split Between China and Silicon Valley

The New York Times – Business:
Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech.