### Question
How does FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL DATA define foreign direct investment in the United States?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 3146*, **foreign direct investment in the United States** is defined as:

> direct investment by foreign persons in any business enterprise that is a United States person

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 3146*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46A-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL DATA**

