
President Trump just secured a game-changing $1.4 trillion investment from the United Arab Emirates. This massive deal aims to revitalize American energy, manufacturing, and technology industries while creating thousands of jobs across the country.
At a glance:
• UAE plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the U.S. economy over the next decade
• Investment focuses on AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and U.S.-based manufacturing
• Deal includes a $25 billion partnership between UAE’s ADQ and Energy Capital Partners
• Emphasis on bolstering natural gas production and crucial infrastructure
• Agreement follows strategic meeting between President Trump and top UAE officials
Trump Secures Historic Foreign Investment
The landmark investment from the United Arab Emirates comes as President Trump continues his push to rebuild American industry through strategic international partnerships. This deal represents one of the largest foreign investments in U.S. history, targeting critical sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductor technology, and energy infrastructure.
The agreement follows a high-level meeting between President Trump and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, the UAE’s National Security Adviser. The massive investment package aims to strengthen the longstanding alliance between the United States and the UAE while delivering significant economic benefits to American workers and businesses.
XRG, the investment arm of UAE state oil company ADNOC, will direct substantial funding toward U.S. natural gas production. A specific focus will be the NextDecade liquefied natural gas export facility in Texas, strengthening America’s position as an energy powerhouse and reducing dependence on foreign sources.
So let’s do the maths. That’s:
– 500 bn for Stargate
– 100bn from TSMC
– 500bn from Apple
– Hundreds of Billions from NVIDIA
– 1.4 trillion from UAE= without NVIDIA’s unspecified amount, the total is $2.5 trillion++
The majority of the spend is AI infra, R&D, high tech… https://t.co/3YIxQeyqw8
— Nina Schick (@NinaDSchick) March 21, 2025
Major American Companies Expanding Investment
The UAE investment comes alongside significant domestic corporate commitments to American manufacturing and job creation. Johnson & Johnson recently announced plans to invest $55 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, including a new manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina.
The healthcare giant specifically credited the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act implemented during Trump’s first term as a catalyst for their expanded investment. “This represents a 25% increase in investment compared to the previous four years and builds upon the Company’s already elevated U.S. investment levels resulting from the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act,” Johnson & Johnson stated in their announcement.
J&J’s new North Carolina facility is expected to create 5,000 construction jobs and over 500 permanent positions. The company joins other pharmaceutical manufacturers making substantial commitments to domestic production as President Trump continues advocating for reduced reliance on foreign manufacturing.
Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks emphasized the impact of Trump’s tax policies on their investment decisions. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation passed in 2017 during President Trump’s first term in office has been foundational to Lilly’s domestic manufacturing investments, and it is essential that these policies are extended this year,” Ricks said.
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
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Energy Security and Manufacturing Revival
A centerpiece of the UAE investment package is a $25 billion partnership between UAE’s ADQ and Energy Capital Partners dedicated to modernizing American energy frameworks. This collaboration aims to strengthen U.S. energy independence while creating jobs in key energy-producing regions across the country.
The investment in natural gas production comes at a critical time as global energy markets face uncertainty. American energy production has been a cornerstone of Trump’s economic vision, with domestic energy independence viewed as essential for national security and economic growth.
How much more money does Trump need to bring into the United States before the Democrats admit they were wrong about him?