What is a sovereign wealth fund and why is Trump creating one now?
- Posted on February 4, 2025
- By The Guardian
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What is a sovereign wealth fund and why is Trump creating one now?
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Designed to invest in the national interest, sovereign wealth funds are typically funded by countries rich in natural resources and it is unclear how a US fund would operate or be financed