Since the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, his steadfast dedication to rejuvenating American manufacturing has ignited a veritable investment bonanza—trillions of dollars have flowed into U.S. industries, production, and technological innovation, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down.
Here is a curated, albeit not exhaustive, list of recent U.S.-based investments during President Trump’s second term:
- Project Stargate, spearheaded by Japan’s Softbank in conjunction with U.S. firms OpenAI and Oracle, revealed a staggering $500 billion private investment aimed at bolstering U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- Apple declared an ambitious $500 billion investment focused on U.S. manufacturing and workforce training initiatives.
- NVIDIA, a titan in chip manufacturing, announced a $500 billion investment to enhance U.S. AI infrastructure, promising to construct AI supercomputers exclusively within the U.S. for the first time.
- IBM unveiled a $150 billion investment plan over the next five years aimed at expanding its U.S.-based growth and manufacturing capabilities.
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced a monumental $100 billion commitment to U.S. chip manufacturing.
- Johnson & Johnson promised a $55 billion investment in manufacturing, research and development, and advanced technology over the next four years.
- Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant, announced a $50 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and R&D, which is projected to create over 1,000 full-time jobs along with an additional 12,000 construction jobs.
- Eli Lilly and Company revealed a $27 billion plan to more than double its domestic manufacturing capacity.
- United Arab Emirates-based ADQ and U.S.-based Energy Capital Partners announced a substantial $25 billion investment in U.S. data centers and energy infrastructure.
- Novartis, another Swiss pharmaceutical firm, committed to a $23 billion investment to build or expand ten manufacturing facilities across the U.S., which will generate approximately 4,000 new jobs.
- Hyundai announced a $21 billion investment in the U.S., which includes $5.8 billion earmarked for a new steel plant in Louisiana, expected to create nearly 1,500 jobs.
- Hyundai also secured an equity investment and agreement from Posco Holdings, South Korea’s premier steel manufacturer.
- United Arab Emirates-based DAMAC Properties announced a $20 billion investment focused on developing new U.S.-based data centers.
- France-based CMA CGM, a global shipping leader, revealed a $20 billion investment in U.S. shipping and logistics, which is set to create 10,000 new jobs.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific announced an additional $2 billion investment over the next four years to bolster its U.S. manufacturing operations and enhance innovation efforts.
- Merck & Co. unveiled plans for a total investment of $9 billion in the U.S. over the next several years, following the opening of a new $1 billion manufacturing facility in North Carolina—including a cutting-edge biologics manufacturing plant in Delaware, projected to create at least 500 new jobs.
- Clarios announced a $6 billion initiative to expand its domestic manufacturing operations.
- Stellantis reported a $5 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing network, which includes the reopening of its Belvidere, Illinois manufacturing plant.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology leader, announced a $3 billion agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies to produce drugs at its North Carolina facility.
- NorthMark Strategies, a multi-strategy investment firm, disclosed a $2.8 billion investment to establish a supercomputing facility in South Carolina.
- Corning announced an expansion of its Michigan manufacturing investment to $1.5 billion, leading to 400 new high-paying advanced manufacturing jobs for a total of 1,500 new jobs.
- Chobani, the Greek yogurt powerhouse, announced a $1.2 billion investment to establish its third U.S. dairy processing plant in New York, anticipated to create over 1,000 new full-time jobs—this follows its earlier commitment of $500 million to expand its Idaho manufacturing facility.
- GE Aerospace announced a $1 billion investment in manufacturing across 16 states, which is expected to create 5,000 new jobs.
- Amgen reported a $900 million investment in its manufacturing operation located in Ohio.
- Schneider Electric announced it will allocate $700 million over the next four years to strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure.
- GE Vernova disclosed plans to invest nearly $600 million in U.S. manufacturing within the next two years, creating over 1,500 new jobs.
- Abbott Laboratories announced a $500 million investment to upgrade its facilities in Illinois and Texas.
- AIP Management, a European infrastructure investor, revealed a $500 million investment directed towards solar developer Silicon Ranch.
- London-based Diageo announced a $415 million investment for a new manufacturing facility in Alabama.
- Dublin-based Eaton Corporation disclosed a $340 million investment to establish a new manufacturing facility for its three-phase transformers in South Carolina.
- Germany-based Siemens announced a $285 million investment in U.S. manufacturing and AI data centers, projected to create over 900 new skilled manufacturing jobs.
- The Bel Group reported a $350 million investment to enhance its U.S. production capabilities, including facilities in South Dakota, Idaho, and Wisconsin, resulting in 250 new jobs.
- Clasen Quality Chocolate announced a $230 million investment to construct a new production facility in Virginia, expected to create 250 new jobs.
- Fiserv, Inc., a financial technology innovator, revealed a $175 million investment to launch a new strategic fintech hub in Kansas, anticipated to create 2,000 high-paying jobs.
- Paris Baguette announced a $160 million investment for the construction of a manufacturing plant in Texas.
- TS Conductor disclosed a $134 million investment to establish an advanced conductor manufacturing facility in South Carolina, which will create nearly 500 new jobs.
- Switzerland-based ABB announced a $120 million investment aimed at ramping up production of its low-voltage electrification products in Tennessee and Mississippi.
- Saica Group, a Spanish corrugated packaging manufacturer, announced plans to establish a new $110 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, Indiana.
- Charms, LLC, a subsidiary of candymaker Tootsie Roll Industries, revealed a $97.7 million investment to expand its production plant and distribution center in Tennessee.
- Toyota Motor Corporation announced an $88 million investment to enhance hybrid vehicle production at its West Virginia facility, ensuring job security for the factory’s 2,000 employees.
- AeroVironment, a defense contractor, announced a $42.3 million investment to open a new manufacturing facility in Utah.
- Paris-based Saint-Gobain disclosed plans for a new $40 million NorPro manufacturing facility in Wheatfield, New York.
- India-based Sygene International announced a $36.5 million acquisition of a biologics manufacturing facility in Baltimore.
- Asahi Group Holdings, a major Japanese beverage manufacturer, announced a $35 million investment to increase production capacity at its Wisconsin plant.
- Cyclic Materials, a Canadian firm specializing in advanced recycling of rare earth elements, announced a $20 million investment in its inaugural U.S.-based commercial facility, located in Mesa, Arizona.
- Guardian Bikes disclosed a $19 million investment to establish the first large-scale bicycle frame manufacturing facility in Indiana.
- Amsterdam-based AMG Critical Minerals announced a $15 million investment to set up a chrome manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.
- NOVONIX Limited, an Australian battery technology firm, announced a $4.6 million investment to construct a synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Tennessee.
- LGM Pharma revealed a $6 million investment to enhance its manufacturing facility in Rosenberg, Texas.
- ViDARR Inc., a manufacturer of defense optical equipment, announced a $2.69 million investment to open a new facility in Virginia.
And let’s not forget the colossal U.S. investments pledged by foreign nations:
- The United Arab Emirates announced a jaw-dropping $1.4 trillion investment in the U.S. over the coming decade.
- Saudi Arabia intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
- Japan has pledged a whopping $1 trillion investment in the U.S.
- Taiwan has committed to increasing its investments in the U.S.
Last updated on April 29, 2025
