Ben Black

CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), overseeing U.S. strategic investment abroad with a focus on energy, critical minerals, technology, and generating returns for taxpayers.

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Apr 30, 2026 • 39min

Ep 152: Ben Black Runs America's $200B Foreign Investment Fund; Here's His Plan to Counter China & Rebuild American Influence

Ben Black, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and former financier, outlines how DFC deploys $205B to back energy, critical minerals, technology and market-building investments. He contrasts U.S. investment-led partnerships with China’s extractive Belt and Road approach. Topics include industrial-scale projects, rare earths, maritime and war-risk insurance, and rebuilding resilient supply chains and alliances.

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