A Strategic Tool to CounterChina’s Economic Influence

Market-based development finance that mobilizes American private capital.

TPRI transforms American development finance by providing comprehensive, long-term political risk coverage backed by statutory guarantees and aggressive recovery mechanisms.

25-99 yr
Coverage Duration
Recovery Multiplier
70%
U.S. Ownership
Critical Challenge

The Strategic Competition

China's state-backed investment strategy is reshaping global alliances faster than traditional diplomacy can respond.

$137B+
Chinese state investment
Since 2005

Targeted at Latin American infrastructure, ports, and minerals

7
Nations switched to Beijing
Since 2000

Western Hemisphere countries, most recent: Honduras (2023)

$3.6B
Peru's Chancay megaport
60% Chinese ownership

Strategic Pacific gateway controlled by China's Cosco

Diplomatic Recognition in the Americas

Real-time view of shifting diplomatic alliances

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The Diplomatic Shift

Recognition at a glance across the Western Hemisphere

27
Recognize the PRC (Beijing)

Including former U.S. security partners

7
Recognize Taiwan (ROC)

Down from 22 countries in 2016

21
Joined Belt & Road Initiative

Latin America & Caribbean participants

Our Solution

Insurance That Works

Three components that work together to mobilize private capital at scale.

Political Risk Insurance

25-year coverage for investments in certified zones, backed by a U.S. guarantee that keeps deals competitive with state-backed rivals.

Strategic Economic Zones

Pre-vetted locations with transparent governance, OECD-compliant regulations, and security vetting.

Triple-Damages Recovery

Statutory recovery powers ensure bad actors face real consequences for interference.

Investment Lifecycle

A streamlined process that transforms policy into prosperity

1
Zone Certification

Host nation meets transparency and security standards.

2
Investment Flows

Private capital flows with long-term coverage and predictable policy.

3
Economic Growth

Jobs and prosperity strengthen alliances without direct subsidies.

Real Results

Proven Results in Honduras

Próspera shows how transparent zones, private capital, and long-term insurance deliver measurable gains that counter authoritarian influence.

Growth
3,000+ jobs created

High-quality employment created by Próspera, with 90% from local communities and 100,000+ projected

Source: PROSPERA
Growth
33% of Honduras FDI

U.S. private investment into Próspera represented one-third of all greenfield FDI into Honduras

Source: PROSPERA
Growth
300+ businesses

Companies registered in Próspera across tech, manufacturing, and medical sectors

Source: PROSPERA

Why it matters

  • Target employers secure finance without PRC guarantees.
  • Zones lock in rule-of-law commitments for 25 years.
  • Communities benefit from high-wage, formal employment pipelines.
Policy Resources

Resources for Policymakers

Download briefings and legislative tools to move the Total Political Risk Insurance Act forward this session.

Backgrounder

Staff Backgrounder Kit

Two-page overview for congressional and committee staff summarizing the problem, solution, and legislative path.

Legislative

Legislative Outline

Section-by-section draft framework ready for markup with revenue, oversight, and enforcement provisions.

Playbook

Coalition Mobilization Playbook

Messaging guidance, stakeholder segmentation, and timeline for activating allied chambers of commerce.

FAQ

Investor FAQ Packet

Deep-dive Q&A for investors evaluating projects inside Strategic Economic Zones.

Need custom materials?

Contact our policy team for tailored briefings and analysis.

Ready to Act

Take Action

Schedule a bipartisan briefing or request statutory language. Our coalition team is ready to support committees, caucuses, and private-sector partners.

Congressional Briefing

30 minutes

Tailored presentation for committee staff. Includes risk scenarios, cost controls, and scoring assumptions with actionable next steps.

Risk scenario modeling
Cost-benefit analysis
Implementation timeline
Request Briefing

Coalition Partnership

Multi-sector

Align chambers of commerce, insurers, and investors ready to deploy capital into certified zones with bipartisan support.

Industry stakeholder network
Policy advocacy coordination
Capital deployment readiness
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Time-Sensitive Opportunity

Current legislative window provides unique bipartisan momentum. Early engagement ensures maximum policy impact.