America’s auto industry is leading the nation’s manufacturing renaissance, and it’s being powered by international automakers. These companies are investing billions of dollars into our economy, making President Trump’s vision of a Golden Age of American manufacturing a reality.
For years, Mr. Trump has championed reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing, bringing back investment and restoring American dominance in key areas such as the automotive industry. That’s not a partisan goal; it’s a pragmatic one that international automakers have supported nationwide for decades.
Look no further than Hyundai’s $12.6 billion investment in Georgia to build three new facilities, including its Metaplant in Savannah, the largest economic development project in the state’s history. Or Toyota’s new $13.9 billion battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina, which is expected to employ more than 5,000 people. Or BMW’s $1 billion expansion of Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina, the company’s largest production facility in the world. These major commitments from international automakers reinforce a broader trend: America is the place where the world wants to build cars.
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