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Trump orders launch of US sovereign wealth fund


Published on 2025-02-04 22:00:39 - MSN
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  • Last year Norway's fund posted a return of 13 percent, bringing its total value to $1.75 trillion. "The extraordinary size and scale of the US government and the business it does with companies should create value for American citizens," said Trump's ...

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's proposal to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, as outlined in his campaign's "America First" policy agenda. This fund would be seeded with assets from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, federal land, and other government properties. The aim is to generate revenue for the U.S. Treasury, reduce the national debt, and fund infrastructure projects. Trump's plan includes selling off federal assets at what he claims would be market or above-market rates, potentially involving public-private partnerships. Critics argue that this could lead to the privatization of public assets, potentially benefiting private investors at the expense of public interest. The proposal reflects Trump's broader economic strategy to leverage national assets for financial gain, a move that has sparked debate over the implications for national security and economic policy.

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