Trump Claims U.S. Sets World Record in Investment Surge, Credits Tariffs as Key Driver

President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the United States has set a world record for investment inflows into a single nation, attributing the unprecedented boom in domestic factories and business expansion to tariffs and incentives for U.S.-based manufacturing.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that U.S. investment now surpasses China’s by “trillions of dollars,” emphasizing that tariffs have redirected corporate decisions toward building products domestically. “The United States has set a World Record on investments being made into a Country, and it is Trillions of Dollars more than number two, China,” Trump wrote. “This is singularly because of TARIFFS, and the fact that if you make your product in the U.S., there ARE NO TARIFFS. Hence, factories and businesses are being built all over our Country — At a level never seen before. Congrats to the USA on this incredible achievement!!!”

The president’s comments followed new data indicating the United States attracted more than half of global state-owned investment in 2025, as sovereign wealth funds reached a record $60 trillion worldwide. These investments include capital from government-backed entities such as pension systems and central banks, with the U.S. favored for large-scale projects in technology, energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and data centers.

While the data tracked only state-owned investment — not total global flows — it underscores the nation’s position as the leading destination for institutional capital. Trump has repeatedly argued that tariffs are a primary driver of this trend, framing them as a tool to penalize overseas production while rewarding domestic manufacturing. Tariffs apply to imported goods, meaning companies that produce domestically avoid those costs entirely — a point Trump highlighted in his post.

The president also pointed to a wave of private-sector investment commitments since the start of his second term, particularly in manufacturing, energy, and advanced technologies. Though some pledges amount to trillions of dollars when combined, economists note they do not always translate into immediate or fully realized spending.

There is no official global benchmark for “world records” on total investment into a single country, and international investment data are tracked across multiple categories including foreign direct investment, portfolio investments, and state-owned capital flows. Nevertheless, the broader trend shows capital increasingly favoring the U.S. amid geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain restructuring, and efforts by companies to reduce exposure to China.

Trump has positioned this shift as validation of his trade policies, asserting that tariffs have accelerated reshoring and domestic expansion. “Congrats to the USA on this incredible achievement!!!,” Trump concluded.