SCOOP: Dr. Sohan Dasgupta, is stepping down as the head of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
He previously helped direct trade and economic security policy at DHS before joining MCC to transform it into an America First tool of economic statecraft.
He reformed that agency into a vital national security and foreign policy asset to counter the Chinese Communist Party with a keen focus on fixing the rare earth shortages America faces.
He previously helped direct trade and economic security policy at DHS before joining MCC to transform it into an America First tool of economic statecraft.
He reformed that agency into a vital national security and foreign policy asset to counter the Chinese Communist Party with a keen focus on fixing the rare earth shortages America faces.
He tells me:
"Facing rising threats from adversaries, the United States must wield its economic might to secure its interests and ensure our prosperity. Our economic statecraft can harness unmatched financial strength to counter rivals, protect our economy, and reinforce American sovereignty."
As MCC’s leader, I was entrusted to drive its transformation into a powerhouse advancing American interests. I was fortunate to be able to discharge the mission of reshaping MCC to deliver tangible, direct benefits for our citizens through strategic grants to select countries. Steering this overhaul felt like navigating stormy seas, with every decision strengthening America’s economic foundation. MCC has become a wise, visionary investor in America’s future. Serving in this capacity has been among the greatest honors of my life—for which I thank the President and our Nation."
"Facing rising threats from adversaries, the United States must wield its economic might to secure its interests and ensure our prosperity. Our economic statecraft can harness unmatched financial strength to counter rivals, protect our economy, and reinforce American sovereignty."
As MCC’s leader, I was entrusted to drive its transformation into a powerhouse advancing American interests. I was fortunate to be able to discharge the mission of reshaping MCC to deliver tangible, direct benefits for our citizens through strategic grants to select countries. Steering this overhaul felt like navigating stormy seas, with every decision strengthening America’s economic foundation. MCC has become a wise, visionary investor in America’s future. Serving in this capacity has been among the greatest honors of my life—for which I thank the President and our Nation."
“In just a yearlong period, MCC’s crucial investments in Nepal, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, and Mozambique generated $1.2 billion in new export markets for American goods. These projects, including 1,500 miles of highways and 2,000 megawatts of power capacity, opened doors for manufacturers like John Deere, creating 15,000 American jobs while countering adversarial influence. MCC’s $500 million Nepal investment is building a 200-mile electricity transmission line, thus enabling American firms to export $300 million in grid technology annually while countering China’s regional influence.”
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