America First Investment Policy

Presidential Action February 21, 2025 Document 1570

Summary

President Donald Trump has issued the "America First Investment Policy," focusing on bolstering U.S. economic and national security by encouraging foreign investment from allies while restricting investment from adversaries, particularly China. The policy aims to create jobs and wealth by maintaining an open investment environment but introduces measures to prevent Chinese and other adversarial entities from acquiring critical U.S. technologies and infrastructure. This memorandum could have significant legal and political implications, potentially straining U.S.-China relations and impacting international trade dynamics, while also involving regulatory changes to enhance national security protections.