In a remarkable first 100 days, President Donald J. Trump has managed to attract over $5 trillion in new investments within the United States, a feat that promises to generate more than 451,000 new jobs. This ambitious financial influx is not merely a stroke of luck; it stems from Trump’s steadfast resolve to rejuvenate American manufacturing and technology sectors. From advanced manufacturing to innovative artificial intelligence frameworks, these substantial investments aim to solidify the U.S.’s stature as a global powerhouse in economic innovation.
And the investment announcements just keep rolling in. Recently:
- IBM declared a staggering $150 billion commitment over the next five years to enhance its U.S. operations and manufacturing capabilities.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific announced an additional $2 billion investment over the next four years aimed at bolstering its U.S. manufacturing and innovation initiatives.
- Corning revealed a $1.5 billion expansion of its Michigan facility, projected to add 400 well-paying advanced manufacturing jobs.
- Merck & Co. unveiled a $1 billion investment to establish a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing plant in Delaware, which will create at least 500 new jobs, as part of a larger commitment to invest over $9 billion in the next four years.
- “Since the enactment of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Merck has channeled over $12 billion into enhancing domestic manufacturing and research capabilities, with additional investments exceeding $9 billion planned over the next four years.”
- Amgen reported a $900 million investment in its Ohio manufacturing operation.
- The company credited President Trump’s landmark 2017 tax cuts for facilitating its rapid expansion: “Pro-growth policies like the @POTUS @WhiteHouse 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enabled investments like this. Since its enactment, Amgen has invested around $5 billion in capital expenditures, leading to an approximate downstream economic boost of $12 billion.”
- The Bel Group announced plans for a $350 million investment to expand production in its U.S. facilities across South Dakota, Idaho, and Wisconsin, creating 250 new jobs.
Here is a non-exhaustive compilation of investments secured during President Trump’s second term:
- Project Stargate, helmed by Japan’s Softbank along with U.S. partners OpenAI and Oracle, announced a monumental $500 billion private investment in U.S.-based artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- Apple disclosed a $500 billion investment focusing on U.S. manufacturing and workforce training.
- NVIDIA, a titan in chip production, announced a commitment of $500 billion towards U.S. AI infrastructure over the next four years, pledging to manufacture AI supercomputers solely within the U.S. for the first time.
- IBM reiterated its earlier commitment of $150 billion over the next five years to bolster its U.S. growth and manufacturing efforts.
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced a significant $100 billion investment in U.S.-based chip manufacturing.
- Johnson & Johnson declared a $55 billion investment over the next four years in manufacturing, research and development, and technology.
- Roche, a Swiss pharmaceutical and diagnostics firm, announced a $50 billion investment in U.S.-based manufacturing and R&D, expected to generate over 1,000 full-time jobs.
- Eli Lilly and Company revealed a $27 billion investment aimed at more than doubling its domestic manufacturing capacity.
- United Arab Emirates-based ADQ and U.S.-based Energy Capital Partners unveiled a $25 billion investment in U.S. data centers and energy infrastructure.
- Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, announced a $23 billion investment to establish or enhance ten manufacturing facilities across the U.S., which will create 4,000 new jobs.
- Hyundai disclosed a $21 billion investment in the U.S., including $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana, projected to create nearly 1,500 jobs.
- Hyundai also secured an equity investment and agreement from Posco Holdings, South Korea’s leading steel manufacturer.
- United Arab Emirates-based DAMAC Properties announced a $20 billion investment in new U.S.-based data centers.
- France-based CMA CGM, a global shipping leader, declared a $20 billion investment in U.S. shipping and logistics, creating 10,000 new jobs.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific confirmed it will invest an additional $2 billion over the next four years to bolster its U.S. manufacturing operations and innovation efforts.
- Merck & Co. announced a total investment of $9 billion in the U.S. over the coming years, including a new $1 billion biologics manufacturing center in Delaware, which will create at least 500 new jobs.
- Clarios unveiled a $6 billion initiative to expand its domestic manufacturing operations.
- Stellantis announced a $5 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing network, including the reopening of its Belvidere, Illinois manufacturing plant.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in biotechnology, announced a $3 billion collaboration with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies to produce drugs at its facility in North Carolina.
- NorthMark Strategies, an investment firm, confirmed a $2.8 billion investment to establish a supercomputing facility in South Carolina.
- Corning expanded its investment in Michigan manufacturing to $1.5 billion, anticipating the addition of 400 high-paying advanced manufacturing jobs for a total of 1,500 new jobs.
- Chobani, a giant in Greek yogurt production, announced a $1.2 billion investment to establish its third U.S. dairy processing plant in New York, with expectations to generate over 1,000 new full-time jobs — supplementing a previous $500 million investment to expand its Idaho facility.
- GE Aerospace announced a $1 billion investment across 16 states, which will create 5,000 new jobs.
- Amgen confirmed a $900 million investment in its Ohio manufacturing operation.
- Schneider Electric announced plans to invest $700 million in U.S. energy infrastructure over the next four years.
- GE Vernova disclosed nearly $600 million in investments for U.S. manufacturing over the next two years, expected to create over 1,500 new jobs.
- Abbott Laboratories confirmed a $500 million investment in its facilities located in Illinois and Texas.
- AIP Management, a European infrastructure investor, announced a $500 million investment in solar developer Silicon Ranch.
- London-based Diageo disclosed a $415 million investment to establish a new manufacturing facility in Alabama.
- Dublin-based Eaton Corporation announced a $340 million investment in a new manufacturing facility in South Carolina for its three-phase transformers.
- Germany-based Siemens declared a $285 million investment in U.S. manufacturing and AI data centers, expected to create over 900 new skilled jobs.
- The Bel Group confirmed a $350 million investment to enhance its production capabilities in U.S. facilities, including those in South Dakota, Idaho, and Wisconsin, leading to 250 new jobs.
- Clasen Quality Chocolate announced a $230 million investment to construct a new production facility in Virginia, which will create an additional 250 jobs.
- Fiserv, Inc., a financial technology leader, disclosed a $175 million investment to establish a new strategic fintech hub in Kansas, expected to generate 2,000 high-paying jobs.
- Paris Baguette announced a $160 million investment to build a manufacturing plant in Texas.
- TS Conductor reported a $134 million investment to establish an advanced conductor manufacturing facility in South Carolina, resulting in nearly 500 new jobs.
- Switzerland-based ABB announced a $120 million investment to enhance the production of low-voltage electrification products in Tennessee and Mississippi.
- Saica Group, a Spain-based corrugated packaging manufacturer, announced plans to construct a $110 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, Indiana.
- Charms, LLC, a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll Industries, disclosed a $97.7 million investment to expand its production plant and distribution center in Tennessee.
- Toyota Motor Corporation announced an $88 million investment to ramp up hybrid vehicle production at its West Virginia factory, ensuring employment for the 2,000 workers at that facility.
- AeroVironment, a defense contractor, announced a $42.3 million investment to establish a new manufacturing facility in Utah.
- Paris-based Saint-Gobain announced a new $40 million NorPro manufacturing facility in Wheatfield, New York.
- India-based Sygene International acquired a Baltimore biologics manufacturing facility for $36.5 million.
- Asahi Group Holdings, one of Japan’s largest beverage conglomerates, announced a $35 million investment to enhance production capabilities at its Wisconsin plant.
- Cyclic Materials, a Canadian innovator in advanced recycling of rare earth elements, announced a $20 million investment in its inaugural U.S. commercial facility located in Mesa, Arizona.
- Guardian Bikes reported a $19 million investment to construct the first high-volume bicycle frame manufacturing plant in Indiana.
- Amsterdam-based AMG Critical Minerals announced a $15 million investment to develop a chrome manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.
- NOVONIX Limited, an Australia-based battery technology firm, disclosed a $4.6 million investment to establish a synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Tennessee.
- LGM Pharma announced a $6 million investment to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in Rosenberg, Texas.
- ViDARR Inc., a manufacturer of defense optical equipment, disclosed a $2.69 million investment to open a new facility in Virginia.
And this list doesn’t even encompass the U.S. investments pledged by foreign nations:
- The United Arab Emirates promised a staggering $1.4 trillion investment in the U.S. over the next decade.
- Saudi Arabia declared its intention to invest $600 billion in the U.S. within the next four years.
- Japan announced a monumental $1 trillion investment in the U.S.
- Taiwan committed to increase its investments within the U.S.
