When rail turns into leverage: U.S. ramps up international investments

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Jan 16, 2024

When rail turns into leverage: U.S. ramps up international investments

For years, China has been the leading investor in many countries in the context

For years, China has been the leading investor in many countries in the context of the BRI, which sees cash flows in foreign markets primarily taking the form of rail and infrastructure investments. The EU has been alarmed but unable to respond to Chinese advances, while the US has been some kind of a sleeping giant. Lately, the latter seems ready to strike back, with rail acquiring a prominent position in its international policy and investment agenda.

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For years, China has been the leading investor in many countries in the context of the BRI, which sees cash flows in foreign markets primarily taking the form of rail and infrastructure investments. The EU has been alarmed but unable to respond to Chinese advances, while the US has been some kind of a sleeping giant. Lately, the latter seems ready to strike back, with rail acquiring a prominent position in its international policy and investment agenda.