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In episode two of the Economic Security Watch podcast, Danielle Myles speaks with Mark Wall, CEO of American Rare Earths, about why Wyoming is well positioned to support the development of critical minerals projects and what it will take to diversify global supply chains beyond China.

UK’s former top wind adviser Tim Pick argues the veto on China’s Ming Yang turbine discourages competition ft.trib.al/innR1Mt

National security is rising to the top of government agendas, reshaping sector priorities. Biotech is now treated as a strategic asset, alongside defence and cybersecurity. Listen to the ESW podcast: fdiintelligence.com/video/70c2aff3…

Innovation is central to Montgomery County. This special report looks at how the region is growing its tech sector, pushing life sciences to new heights and developing new opportunities in space tech. Read the report: ft.trib.al/WnjEDfb Supported by @think_moco

Fresh US sanctions are worsening Cuba’s most severe economic crisis since the 1990s ft.trib.al/XHuqRdV

US incentives are being spread more thinly and more widely Average deal sizes have dropped sharply in 2025, suggesting a move away from large, headline-grabbing projects towards a broader mix of smaller investments. The shift is particularly pronounced in foreign-backed deals, but is also visible in domestic deals. Sector data tells a more nuanced story. Aerospace and chemicals still attract relatively large incentives, while areas such as automotive and electronic components have seen more modest support. The pattern points to a more targeted approach: bigger cheques for a handful of strategic industries, and smaller, more distributed funding elsewhere. Sign up to our monthly newsletter to receive the latest updates on FDI trends: ftlocations.com/login/register…

Nebraska’s governor Jim Pillen says he wants no Chinese investment in the state, underlining the sentiment facing many of the country’s companies looking to set up in the US ft.trib.al/mzrWW34

Episode one of the ESW podcast features Pierluigi Paracchi on why governments are tightening control over strategic sectors such as biotech and defence. Listen now: fdiintelligence.com/video/70c2aff3…

Capex plans in all things digital are breathing new life into the foreign investment landscape ft.trib.al/MtNHvIQ

Listed companies in the artificial intelligence supply chain have a greater bearing on capital expenditure in South Korea than any comparable country worldwide, according to a new analysis of 32 major economies by the Bank for International Settlements ft.trib.al/nmqJdYd

American re‑industrialisation is in large parts financed, built and operationalised by European multinationals ft.trib.al/72BPGXh

Canada’s Nova Scotia is attracting investment in a range of sectors, from defence to wind farms. This special report explores how the province is changing – and using its natural resources to its advantage. Read the report: ft.trib.al/PFkXVwv Supported by @InvestNS_

Real business investment would have grown four times faster last year without surging policy uncertainty, according to an analysis of 10 major economies by the International Chamber of Commerce and Oxford Economics ft.trib.al/CdUrQlu

Almost single-handedly, the food and beverage industry is keeping alive the myth of the UK’s industrial revolution as other sectors struggle to upgrade their production lines ft.trib.al/CU413OA

In Episode 1 of the Economic Security Watch podcast, Danielle Myles speaks to the CEO of @GenentaScience on why governments are tightening control over biotech, defence and aerospace - and what Italy’s “golden power” rules mean for global deals. Listen to the podcast: fdiintelligence.com/video/70c2aff3…

Graph Time: the US clean technology manufacturing boom has sharply reversed during Donald Trump’s second term with the rollback of environmental policies and prioritisation of fossil fuel production ft.trib.al/RwkKmzX

What can Canada’s Nova Scotia offer investors? A range of industries from defence to green fuels and wind farms look poised for growth. Read the report here: ft.trib.al/nMZikXZ Supported by @InvestNS_

Heading into the China-US leaders' summit next month, Trump is preoccupied with numerous foreign policy crises and the direction of his China policy remains unclear. While Xi has a clear negotiating playbook based on proven levers, writes Ali Wyne ft.trib.al/ClPVYEc

Commodity prices are projected to rise by 16 per cent in 2026, according to the World Bank, driven by a surge in energy and fertiliser prices and record-high prices for aluminium, tin and copper ft.trib.al/zOVvVnm