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President Donald Trump visited Pennsylvania to promote what his team calls a signature achievement: the $14 billion partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel. The deal, forged during Trump’s time in office, is projected to create at least 70,000 jobs and secure long-term domestic steel production.
Trump’s visit is part of a broader message emphasizing a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing and industrial investment, tied to his “America First” economic policies. The U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel agreement is one of several high-profile announcements spotlighted by the former president as evidence of sustained private sector confidence in domestic production.
The steel sector is not alone in drawing renewed investment, as major auto manufacturers have pledged billions of dollars to expand or relocate production within the United States. Stellantis plans to invest $5 billion in its U.S. manufacturing network, including the reopening of its Belvidere, Illinois, facility and the launch of a new $388 million distribution hub in Detroit, Michigan. General Motors is committing $888 million to enhance its propulsion plant in Tonawanda, New York. Meanwhile, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia have all announced significant expansions of their U.S. operations. Foreign automakers are joining U.S.-based firms in boosting domestic output, with several shifting production from overseas back to the United States.
The steel sector is not alone in drawing renewed investment, as major auto manufacturers are committing billions of dollars to expand or relocate production across the United States. Stellantis is investing $5 billion in its domestic manufacturing network, reopening its Belvidere, Illinois, facility, and establishing a new $388 million distribution hub in Detroit, Michigan. General Motors is dedicating $888 million to upgrade its propulsion plant in Tonawanda, New York. In addition, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia have all announced major expansions of their U.S. operations. Foreign automakers are joining their U.S.-based counterparts in increasing domestic output, with several shifting production from overseas back to American soil.
The pharmaceutical and biotech sectors are also experiencing a surge in domestic investment, with major companies expanding U.S.-based production and research operations. Bristol Myers Squibb has committed $40 billion, Roche $50 billion, Novartis $23 billion, and Regeneron $3 billion toward growing their American presence. Additionally, Merck & Co., Gilead Sciences, AbbVie, and Amgen have each announced multi-billion-dollar plans to expand manufacturing across several states. Beyond healthcare, leading firms such as John Deere, GE Aerospace, and Carrier, along with advanced manufacturing companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Schneider Electric, and Corning, are investing heavily in new facilities or upgrades to existing operations—efforts expected to create tens of thousands of new jobs nationwide.
These figures do not even include the large-scale U.S. investments planned by foreign governments. The United Arab Emirates has committed to investing $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, while Qatar has pledged to generate $1.2 trillion through economic exchange with the U.S. Japan has announced a $1 trillion investment. Saudi Arabia has committed to investing $600 billion over the next four years—further underscoring the global confidence in the American economy and its manufacturing future.