Global Investment Propels Manufacturing

Foreign Manufacturers Benefit the U.S. Economy

Foreign-owned subsidiaries tend to behave less cyclically than their domestic counterparts, in turn reducing volatility in the economy. For example, from 1997 through 2012, employment in all manufacturing companies plunged 32% whereas it dipped just 1.5% in domestic affiliates of foreign companies.

Our markets remain highly competitive but are large and rich. It takes guts to put down roots in new markets. The companies that take the plunge pay well for apt local engineering and managerial talent because they expect high returns.