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Published on April 27, 2026 • Development

DFC CEO Ben Black at Endless Frontiers: American Economic Statecraft Is Back

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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Ben Black delivered a keynote address at the Council on Foreign Relations’ 2026 Endless Frontiers forum in Austin, Texas, yesterday. CEO Black discussed the resurrection of American economic statecraft and his vision for DFC post-reauthorization.

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