The U.S. Reaffirms Its Commitment to Foreign Investment at SelectUSA Summit

This week, I delivered the keynote speech at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, an event connecting international businesses with potential investors, industry experts, economic development organizations, and other key players to help them establish operations in the U.S., fostering economic growth and job creation.

Since its first edition in 2011, SelectUSA has attracted thousands of companies and generated over $135 billion in new investment projects across the country.

We are at a defining moment in American economic history. Thanks to bold actions in trade, deregulation, and taxation, President Trump’s message is clear: now is the time to invest in America. Investment is a top priority.

Our diplomacy aims for tangible results for U.S. businesses and workers. We are a trusted partner for nations around the world.

The U.S. Department of State has over 1,000 commercial officers in embassies worldwide, ready to assist foreign investors in seizing American opportunities.

This year, 15 ambassadors brought delegations to SelectUSA. I hope to double that number next year. This is personal: my father was a commercial diplomat in the 1950s, and I’ve always embraced his motto, « a great ambassador is first a great commercial attaché. »

As former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, I saw firsthand the positive impact of foreign investment on our economy. The U.S. remains the most stable destination for FDI, supported by dynamic markets, innovative companies, and a skilled workforce.

The Kearney 2025 FDI Confidence Index ranked the U.S. number one for the 13th year in a row. President Trump’s administration has already secured over $9 trillion in investment commitments.

We invite foreign businesses to engage with our embassies to identify U.S. investment opportunities. There has never been a better time to invest in America.