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US Seeks Bauxite Deal, $55T Funding to Counter China

5/16/2026

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  • On May 16, 2026 Jacob Helberg met President Irfaan Ali in Guyana to discuss U.S. bauxite investment.
  • Helberg said the United States may form a working group and fund roads and autonomous-trucking for bauxite.
  • He noted US$55 trillion in assets could finance Guyana projects like data centres, tourism and agriculture.
  • Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud wants U.S. investors to add processing value, noting analysts say the U.S. seeks to counter China’s foothold.