The United States is expected to seek adjustments to a global agreement aimed at supporting developing countries at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) scheduled for June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Seville, Spain [2, 3, 4]. This conference is a crucial event for shaping the future of development finance [5].
The U.S. may express reservations about reforms to the international financial system designed to aid developing nations, particularly concerning taxation, credit ratings, and fossil fuel subsidies [7].
Reports indicate that the U.S. might advocate for changes to language regarding sustainable development and the roles of international financial institutions [7]. They emphasize the importance of domestic resource mobilization and private sector partnerships, while also raising concerns about proposals that could encroach upon national sovereignty [7]. The U.S. has historically been the largest provider of official development assistance (ODA) [13].