Donald Trump is sharing his latest take on foreign investment in the United States, and this time, it’s about more than money. In a new statement, he said that foreign companies who bring large-scale projects to America should also bring in their experts to teach U.S. workers how to create complex products before taking those operations back overseas.
Trump pointed to industries like semiconductors, computers, ships, and trains, saying America has either lost its footing in these areas or needs to relearn how to compete. As an example, he highlighted shipbuilding, recalling a time when the U.S. produced one ship per day compared to the current rate of barely one ship per year.
His proposal doesn’t push companies away but instead encourages them to share knowledge while they’re here. Trump said the U.S. welcomes foreign investments and their employees, but also wants to ensure American workers gain long-term benefit. The goal, according to him, is for the U.S. to learn, adapt, and eventually outperform other nations in their own industries.
Trump wrapped up his statement by stressing that this type of collaboration would strengthen America’s manufacturing future, ensuring that the country not only benefits from foreign investments but also rebuilds its expertise for years to come.
