Economic Corridors: Unlocking Trade and Securing Critical Minerals

America wins with strategic investments in economic corridors that make the nation safer, stronger, and more prosperous. As Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, “Economic security is national security.” For the past 15 years, China has leveraged its Belt and Road Initiative to position itself at the center of global markets and supply chains. By drawing on the Department of State, the U.S. Development Finance Corporation, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and local partnerships, American leadership can offer an alternative, market-driven pathway for developing countries.