Foreign direct investment in the United States is substantial. According to a report (Prepared by the Department of Commerce and the President’s Council of Economic Advisers) released by the White House last week, about one-third of the jobs created by FDI are in manufacturing—employing nearly 2 million people. The United States has received $1.5 trillion in FDI since 2006. Foreign-headquartered manufacturing companies make important investments in research and development, provide good-paying jobs and help grow the U.S. economy.
The United States has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2006. Every day, foreign companies establish new operations in the United States or provide additional capital to established businesses. With the world’s largest consumer market, skilled and productive workers, a highly innovative environment, appropriate legal protections, a predictable regulatory environment, and a growing energy sector, the United States offers an attractive investment climate for firms across the globe. READ REPORT