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Global Trade Alert

United States of America: DFC to provide political risk insurance and guarantee support for private sector operations in the gulf region

Announcement

03 Mar 2026

In March 2026, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced the availability of political risk insurance and guarantee products. The products support private sector maritime and energy operations, particularly the shipping and transportation of oil and other energy cargoes, in the Middle East during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

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Number of interventions

1

1 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Implementation date

06 Mar 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 10 Mar 2026
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Recent update from 06 Mar 2026:

On 6 March 2026, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the United States Department of the Treasury announced an implementation plan for a maritime reinsurance facility t...

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