Wall Street awaits word on ‘Board of Investment’

The US and China are negotiating a 'Board of Investment' to fast-track regulatory approval for Chinese investments in non-sensitive American companies, potentially bypassing CFIUS review. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the agreement aims to prevent certain investments from being referred to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US. Chinese investment in the US has plummeted from $56 billion in 2016 to less than $4 billion in 2025 amid tightening scrutiny from both nations.