Global Investment Propels Manufacturing

Foreign Direct Investment in Manufacturing Continues to Climb

The United States is the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment. Foreign investors are attracted by our sizable and open market, quality infrastructure, high income levels, access to cutting-edge technology and research, rule of law, and treatment of foreign-owned businesses. The U.S. draws investment from the most internationally competitive foreign-owned companies and these investors bring global experience, new products, different processes, and capital, making our economy one of the most flexible and dynamic in the world.

Some major investors in U.S. manufacturing come from the EU, including the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, and Germany. The UK, Japan, and Canada are also significant contributors.