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What Happened to American Conservatism? — with David Brooks | Prof G Conversations​

 
Trump attracts 2 trillion dollars in foreign investments from companies during his second term
Below is a list of new investments that companies pledged during the second term of President Trump, according to the White House ads:


Artificial intelligence, data and technology centers

The Japanese "Softbank", "Oben AI" and "Oracle", has announced a $ 500 billion investment in the artificial intelligence infrastructure in America under the name "Stargate".

Apple has also announced an investment of $ 500 billion in the manufacturing and training sectors, while "Inviteia" intends to invest 500 billion dollars in the infrastructure of artificial intelligence over the next four years.

"IBM" is also planning an investment of $ 150 billion over the next five years in growth and manufacturing, while Taiwan will invest $ 100 billion in TSMC manufacturing (TSMC) in the manufacture of chips in the United States.

For its part, the UAE company "Energy Capital Partners", based in the United States, has announced an investment of $ 25 billion in data centers and energy infrastructure in the United States. As for "Damac", it also plans to invest $ 20 billion in new data centers.

For its part, Northark Strategies plans to invest $ 2.8 billion to build a super computing facility in South Carolina, while the German company "Siemens" announced an investment of $ 285 million in manufacturing and artificial intelligence databases, as the company "FISERV", a company equipped with financial technology, has pledged By investing $ 175 million to open a new strategic financial technology center in Kansas.

As for the company "TS CONDUCTOR", it has committed an investment of $ 134 million to build an advanced electrical conductor manufacturing facility in South Carolina.

Thus, the total investment pledges in this sector will be about 1.8 trillion dollars.

Drug and biotechnology industries

Johnson & Johnson has announced an investment of $ 55 billion over the next four years in manufacturing, research, development and technology, while the Swiss company Roche will invest $ 50 billion in manufacturing, research and development in the United States.

For its part, the company "Bristol Maires Stype" has reported its intention to invest $ 40 billion over the next five years in the search, development, technology and manufacturing operations in the United States, and "Eli Lily" will pump $ 27 billion to double its manufacturing ability.

The Swiss "Novartis" pharmaceutical company "Novartis" will invest $ 23 billion to build or expand 10 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. As for the company, "Gilliad Sins", it will pump an additional $ 11 billion for its planned manufacturing investments in the United States.

"App" (Abbvie) and "Merck" will be pumped 10 and 9 billion dollars, respectively, at a time when "Regeneron Pharmaceuticals", a leader in biotechnology, announced an agreement worth $ 3 billion with Fujifilm "Fujifilm" Diosynth Biotechnologies) for the production of medicines in its manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

Amgen and Merck Animal Health and Abbott Laboratories, 900, 895 and 500 million dollars, respectively, will invest, and the Indian SYGENE International and LMG Pharma, 42.5 million dollar.

Thus, the total investment in this sector becomes about 230.3 billion dollars.

Cars and smart mobility

The volume of investments announced in this sector is about $ 26 billion.

Hyundai has pledged to invest $ 21 billion, including $ 5.8 billion for a new steel factory in Louisiana.

The company "Stelins" will also pump $ 5 billion into its manufacturing network in the United States, while "Toyota" will pump $ 88 million to enhance the production of hybrid cars at its factory in West Virginia.

Infrastructure and energy

The infrastructure and energy sector witnessed a strong batch of investments during President Trump's second term, as international companies announced the pumping of more than 24.3 billion dollars into strategic projects that include traditional and renewable energy, manufacturing facilities, and electrical distribution.

Venture Global Lng has announced an investment of $ 18 billion in a natural gas liquefy facility in Louisiana.

As for the company "Amazon", it has allocated $ 4 billion to build distribution centers in small towns across the United States, while "Schneider Electric" has announced an investment of $ 700 million during the next four years in energy infrastructure projects, while "GE Vernova" has allocated approximately $ 600 million to expand manufacturing operations in the states United.

AIP Management, a European company specialized in infrastructure investments, has committed to pumping $ 500 million in supporting solar energy projects implemented by Silicon Ranch inside America, while Eaton Corporation, which is based in Dublin, has allocated a headquarters Her, 340 million dollars to create a new manufacturing facility for electrical transformers in South Carolina.

The Swiss "ABB" (ABB) has also announced an investment of $ 120 million to expand the production of its low -voltage electrical equipment in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi.

In the field of advanced recycling of rare minerals, the Canadian company "Cyclic Mateials" will invest about $ 20 million in its first commercial facility in the United States, in Arizona.

Amg Critical Minerals, based in Amsterdam, has announced an investment of $ 15 million to build a chrome manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, while the Australian "Novonix Limited" is committed to investing $ 4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility for the industrial Graphite of Tennessee, What strengthens the battery supply chain in the United States.

The French company CMA CGM, a giant global shipping company, has announced an investment of $ 20 billion in shipping and logistical services in the United States, and Lego has announced an investment of $ 366 million to build a new distribution center in Prince George County, Virginia.

Food and agricultural industries

The value of investments in the food and agricultural industries sector, which was pledged to pump in the United States, exceeded $ 6.2 billion.

Kraft Heinz announced a huge investment of $ 3 billion to update its factories in the United States, while Chopani, the leading company in Greek yogurt, revealed an investment plan worth $ 1.7 billion to expand its American operations.

Diaageo, which is based in London, has allocated $ 415 million to create a new manufacturing facility in Alabama to enhance its productive capacity in the American market, at a time when the French company "The Bel Group" will invest 350 million dollars to expand its manufacturing facilities in the states of South Dakota, Idaho and Warskon.

As for the company "Classen Quality Chocolate", it revealed an investment of $ 230 million to build a new facility in Virginia, at a time when the French Paris Baguette will invest $ 160 million to build a new factory in Texas, to expand its spread in the American baked market.

The Tootsie Roll Industries (Tootsie Roll Industries) allocated 97.7 million dollars to expand its factory and the distribution center in Tennessee, and the Japanese Asahi Group Holdings announced an investment of $ 35 million to enhance the production capacity in its factory in the state Wisconsin.

Defense and aviation industries
GE Aerospace, a billion dollar investment, has announced a billion dollars to expand manufacturing operations across 16 US states, at a time when Anduril Industries, specialized in advanced defense technologies, pledged to build a billion dollars to build a new facility in Ohio, dedicated to the development and manufacture of arms systems Independent depends on artificial intelligence.

As for the company "Aerovironment", which specializes in manufacturing uninhabited air systems, it announced an investment of $ 42.3 million to create a new manufacturing facility in Utah, aimed at expanding its capabilities in producing flowing aircraft systems and associated technologies, while Vidarr has pledged to manufactured defense optical equipment, With an investment of $ 2.69 million to create a new facility in Virginia.

General manufacturing and advanced industries

Clarios has announced a $ 6 billion expansion plan in local battering manufacturing operations inside the United States, and Pratt Industries announced an investment of $ 5 billion to build new facilities in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona, while Corning has committed to the company (Corning) by investing $ 1.5 billion to expand its manufacturing facility in Michigan

Thermo Fisher Scientific has pledged to invest in two billion dollars. Kimberly-Clarak has announced an investment similar to the expansion of its manufacturing facilities, including an advanced factory in Warren, Ohio, and expanded its facility at Beach Island in South Carolina, in addition to updating its supply chain network.

As for "Carrier", it allocated an additional billion dollars in manufacturing, innovation, and the expansion of the American workforce. The Spanish "Saica Group" announced a plan to build a new manufacturing facility of $ 110 million in Anderson, Indiana, in the field of producing corrugated packaging materials.

For its part, the UAE company "HotPack", which specializes in food packaging materials, has pledged to invest $ 100 million to create its first manufacturing facility in the United States. As for the French "Saint-Gobain", it announced a new $ 40 million manufacturing facility in Wetfield, New York.

Guardian Bikes has also announced an investment of $ 19 million to create the first large -scale facility for the manufacture of bicycle structures in the United States.

Thus, the total investment in this sector reaches $ 10.4 billion, bringing the total investment pledges to 2.12 trillion dollars.


***Countries ’pledges:

Saudi Arabia: 600 billion dollars may rise to a trillion dollars
United Arab Emirates: 1.4 trillion dollars
Qatar: 1.2 trillion dollars
Japan: trillion dollars

Total: Between 4.2 trillion dollars to 4.6 trillion dollars
Political gimmicks are nothing new, Biden did it, Trump’s first administration did it, and now Trump’s second administration is following the same pattern. Realistically, I’d be happy if even 30% of these investment promises actually materialized.

However, the fundamental difference between Biden's investment policies and Trump's approach is that Biden’s policies, like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act (Bipartisan bill), were passed by Congress and signed into law. In contrast, Trump’s strategy lacks structured policy frameworks. It’s largely based on what Trump says in the moment, which can change weekly, daily, or even hourly.

If you're a bank or a multinational corporation, are you basing your investment decisions on vague promises and unpredictable shifts? Serious investments require concrete legislation, not just rhetoric.

Many of the companies Trump is now promoting as examples of new foreign investment had already committed funds during Biden's administration.
For instance:

TSMC pledged over 65 billion dollars during Biden's term to build three advanced semiconductor fabrication plants in Phoenix, Arizona, backed by the CHIPS and Science Act.

SoftBank is another example. During Trump’s first term, it pledged $50 billion dollars and claimed it would create 50,000 jobs. In reality, most of that money went into tech startups, which failed to deliver anywhere close to the promised number of jobs.

Now, SoftBank has pledged $100 billion dollars, again with the claim of 100,000 jobs, but where that investment will actually go is unclear.

Since Trump is promoting these investments as part of his vision to bring manufacturing back to the United States, let's compare his record with Biden's.

During Trump’s first term, the country lost more than 200,000 manufacturing jobs, though to be fair, COVID-19 was a major factor in these losses. Before the pandemic, Trump’s first three years, from 2017 to 2019, saw an average yearly gain of 166,000 manufacturing jobs.

On the other hand, Biden created nearly 800,000 new manufacturing jobs, averaging close to 200,000 jobs per year, a significantly stronger record.

If Trump is serious about bringing back manufacturing, then like Biden, he should push policies through Congress rather than relying on verbal commitments and flashy announcements.
 
Laura Loomer is also a bit of a nut case. I liken her to be the right's answer to Taylor Lorenz who just happens to be a complete nut. I take neither seriously.

Shapiro is ok.
Laura Loomer has openly described herself as a "proud Islamophobe" and has a history of making inflammatory remarks. She sparked outrage when she tweeted that if Kamala won the presidency, "the White House will smell like curry," a comment widely condemned as racist. Despite her controversial rhetoric, Loomer continues to wield significant influence within Trump’s circle, recently playing a role in the firing of several individuals.
 
Walmart is losing to its competitors.
Being both a customer and shareholder, I closely follow Walmart’s impact and progress. I understand the argument that Walmart faces competition, and there's no doubt that retailers like Amazon and Costco are formidable challengers. However, despite these pressures, Walmart continues to expand its market share and maintain its position as the world's largest retailer. While shifting tariffs and industry trends pose challenges, it's important to recognize that competitors like Amazon and Costco are navigating the same hurdles. Walmart’s extensive footprint, strategic adaptability, and resilience ensure it remains a dominant force in retail.
 
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That welcoming ceremony was truly lacking in taste. A clear reminder that wealth doesn't always come with class.
 

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