Business & Finance
Trump Administration Attracts $11.3 Trillion in US Investments, India Secures $500 Billion
The United States secured investments totaling USD 11.3 trillion during President Donald Trump’s administration. Country‑level and trade agreements contributed the largest share, USD 5.77 trillion, through nine deals. India ranked sixth among countries, attracting USD 500 billion in commitments, according to data released by the White House. The White House investment tracker, titled “The Trump Effect,” listed 277 investments across 15 sectors, including technology, artificial intelligence (AI), manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy, and financial services. Among the deals is a USD 300 billion partnership with India’s Reliance to establish America First Refining, described as the first major new oil refinery in the U.S. in 50 years. While country‑level and trade agreements accounted for the highest investment value, manufacturing and industry recorded the largest number of investments. Among country‑level commitments, the United Arab Emirates topped the list with USD 1.4 trillion, followed by Qatar with USD 1.2 trillion and Japan with USD 1 trillion. Saudi Arabia and companies from the European Union each accounted for USD 600 billion, while India stood sixth with commitments worth USD 500 billion. The investments attributed to India include the USD 300 billion partnership with Reliance for America First Refining. The White House tracker noted that “New factories, chip plants, shipyards, and steel mills are rising in every corner of the country.” By sector, manufacturing and industry accounted for the highest number of investments, with 136 projects valued at USD 1.14 trillion. Technology and AI ranked second in terms of investment value, attracting 17 commitments worth USD 3.07 trillion, or about 27 percent of the overall investments. NVIDIA recorded the largest investment commitment, amounting to USD 608 billion among individual companies. The food and beverage sector saw 22 investments totaling USD 23.1 billion. Real estate development and transportation and logistics each attracted investments worth USD 20 billion. The defence sector recorded 11 investments valued at USD 15.3 billion, while entertainment received USD 1 billion. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) secured USD 515 million through four investments, followed by private equity with USD 400 million and agriculture with USD 100 million.
Frequently asked questions
How much total investment did the U.S. secure during Trump's administration?
The U.S. secured $11.3 trillion in foreign investment during President Donald Trump's administration, per the White House tracker.
Which country ranked sixth in attracting U.S. investment and how much did it invest?
India ranked sixth, attracting $500 billion in commitments, according to the White House data.
What was the largest individual company investment mentioned?
NVIDIA recorded the largest investment commitment, amounting to $608 billion among individual companies.