Foreign Investment
Foreign investment is money that people, companies, and governments from other countries put into American businesses and property. It can create jobs and bring in capital, and it can also raise national security concerns when it involves sensitive technology, infrastructure, or data. Federal agencies review certain deals, and Congress sets the rules.
People usually ask how deals are screened for security risks, how foreign investment affects the economy, how governments attract investment, and what happens when a deal is blocked.
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How Foreign Investment Affects the American Economy
Foreign investment affects American jobs, production and business ownership. Its benefits and risks depend on the deal and the government review involved.