In a bid to restore America’s status as the world’s leading manufacturing hub, President Donald J. Trump has embarked on an ambitious journey. Remarkably, just seven weeks into his term, he has already catalyzed a wave of investments that aim to fortify the American workforce and level the competitive playing field for domestic businesses.
Below is a selection of notable investments secured since President Trump took office:
- Apple declared a landmark $500 billion commitment, promising to create 20,000 jobs within the United States.
- President Trump unveiled a $500 billion private investment plan focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, with major CEOs acknowledging that this initiative wouldn’t have been feasible without his guidance.
- TSMC announced a groundbreaking $100 billion investment aimed at bolstering U.S.-based semiconductor chip production.
- Eli Lilly and Company revealed a $27 billion investment to enhance its manufacturing capabilities within the United States.
- President Trump announced that shipping giant CMA CGM will invest $20 billion in U.S. logistics and distribution, generating 10,000 new American jobs.
- President Trump also declared a $20 billion commitment from DAMAC Properties to establish new data centers in the U.S.
- Wisconsin-based Clarios, a leader in energy storage technology, announced a $6 billion initiative to expand its domestic manufacturing operations.
- Stellantis revealed a $5 billion investment aimed at reopening its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, which will bring 1,500 jobs back to the community while enhancing its U.S. manufacturing network.
- GE Aerospace announced a significant $1 billion investment across 16 states, which is expected to create 5,000 new jobs.
- Merck disclosed plans to invest $8 billion in the U.S. over several years, following the opening of a $1 billion manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
- GE Vernova announced an investment of nearly $600 million in its U.S. factories over the next two years, projected to create over 1,500 new jobs.
- Diageo North America announced a $415 million investment for a new manufacturing facility in Alabama.
- Eaton announced a $340 million investment for a new manufacturing facility in South Carolina dedicated to three-phase transformers.
- Siemens revealed a $285 million investment aimed at enhancing U.S. electrical product manufacturing, creating over 900 skilled manufacturing jobs.
- ABB, the Switzerland-based industrial giant, announced a $120 million investment to expand its production of low-voltage electrification products in Tennessee and Mississippi.
- Saica Group, a corrugated packaging manufacturer from Spain, revealed plans to invest $110 million in a new manufacturing facility in Anderson, Indiana.
- Saint Gobain Ceramics announced the establishment of a new $40 million NorPro manufacturing facility in Wheatfield, New York.
- Asahi Group Holdings, one of Japan’s leading beverage manufacturers, announced a $35 million investment to increase production at its Wisconsin facility.
- LGM Pharma revealed a $6 million investment to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Rosenberg, Texas.
- ViDARR Inc., a manufacturer of defense optical equipment, announced a $2.69 million investment to establish a new facility in Virginia.
In addition to these domestic investments, Saudi Arabia announced plans to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. The United Arab Emirates indicated intentions to make substantial investments in the U.S., while Taiwan pledged to uplift its U.S.-based investments.
Concurrently, in an effort to sidestep tariffs, electronics titans Samsung and LG are considering relocating their manufacturing plants from Mexico to the U.S. Hyundai Motor plans to localize production in the U.S. to mitigate tariff impacts, while Nissan and Honda are also exploring similar strategies, with Honda expected to manufacture its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana.
