WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 4, 2026 – The U.S. Department of State today amplified a powerful message from President Donald J. Trump, spotlighting what the administration describes as an unprecedented wave of private and foreign investment pouring into the United States under his leadership.
In a video clip posted to X (formerly Twitter), President Trump declared: “You know, in this term we have $18 trillion being invested in our country. And if you look at the last administration they had less than one trillion dollars for four years. We’ve 18 trillions during 11 months. The 12th month hasn’t come in yet in terms of the numbers. But in eleven months Eighteen Trillion Dollars investments. We have auto plants being built all over…”
The State Department’s post simply quoted the president: “PRESIDENT TRUMP: We have $18 TRILLION being invested in our country. ”
The claim underscores the Trump administration’s narrative of a booming economy fueled by America First policies—including tariffs, deregulation, tax incentives, and aggressive trade negotiations—that are drawing massive commitments in manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
According to the White House’s official investment tracker at whitehouse.gov/investments, announced U.S. and foreign investments have reached $10.5 trillion since President Trump took office for his second term. The site lists major announcements from companies and countries, crediting the surge to the president’s leadership in revitalizing American industry.
Critics, including some independent fact-checkers and economic analysts, have questioned the $18 trillion figure, noting it aggregates long-term pledges, potential future investments, and announcements that may include domestic U.S. company expansions or multi-year plans rather than immediate cash inflows. The White House tracker itself lists a lower total, and some reports suggest portions of earlier figures included commitments predating the current term or were not strictly new foreign direct investment.
Supporters counter that the numbers reflect restored business confidence, with visible results including new factory openings, job creation, and revitalized sectors like autos and semiconductors. President Trump has repeatedly highlighted these gains in speeches, contrasting them sharply with the previous administration’s record.
The State Department’s decision to share the clip highlights the administration’s ongoing push to showcase economic wins on the global stage.
Life News Agency will continue monitoring developments in the U.S. economy and investment landscape as President Trump’s policies take effect.
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