The economy needs more foreign direct investment, not less

Foreign direct investment has always been integral to economic growth in the United States. We’ve seen foreign companies bring not just capital but innovation, opportunity, and good jobs to our local communities and industries across the country.

As global competition continues to intensify, it’s imperative that we continue to attract and sustain this kind of investment. Foreign-owned firms employ nearly 8 million Americans, and foreign countries have invested more than $5 trillion in American companies.