“I’m not here to argue whether tariffs are good or bad. Every national leader wants to protect their own auto industry,” Toyoda said. “We are exploring ways to make tariffs a winner for everyone. The people we want most to be winners are our customers.”
In September, Trump signed an executive order reducing tariffs on Japanese auto imports from 27.5% to 15%.
Toyota Announces $912 Million U.S. Investment
Just two days after the viral MAGA moment, Toyota announced a $912 million investment in U.S. manufacturing (2). The funds will support hybrid production at five major plants:
- Buffalo, West Virginia
- Georgetown, Kentucky
- Blue Springs, Mississippi
- Jackson, Tennessee
- Troy, Missouri
This move is part of Toyota’s broader plan to inject up to $10 billion into its U.S. operations over the next five years, as previously announced on Nov. 13.
Global Giants Bet Big on America
Toyota isn’t alone. Major corporations across multiple sectors are dramatically expanding their U.S. commitments:
- Apple: $600 billion for manufacturing and workforce training
- Johnson & Johnson: $55 billion for U.S. manufacturing, R&D, and new technologies
- Hyundai: $21 billion to expand automotive production capacity and future-tech development
These massive pledges highlight a larger trend: global companies continue to view the United States as one of the safest and most promising investment environments on earth — even amid political disagreements or controversial policies like tariffs.
Why the World Keeps Betting on America
The U.S. economy’s resilience and innovation ecosystem remain unmatched, a reality backed by some of the world’s most successful investors.
