President Trump has been making ambitious claims about new investments flowing into the US, with figures reaching as high as $21 trillion since taking office. However, a CBS News review found no evidence to support these claims, and the administration's own list of major investments totals only around $9.6 trillion.
The White House has not provided documentation showing total commitments or new investments approaching the scale Trump has cited. In fact, some of the largest corporate commitments on the list were originally announced under President Biden's administration and are backed by federal funding. For example, a $200 billion investment by Micron Technology in semiconductor manufacturing was previously announced years before Trump took office.
Trump's administration also claims credit for some major clean-energy manufacturing investments, despite its own policies having undercut projects in the sector. However, research shows that the administration's funding cuts and policy shifts have halted over $20.8 billion in clean manufacturing investments this year.
Foreign governments account for nearly $6 trillion on the White House's list, but many of these figures are trade targets rather than actual investments in the US. For example, a joint announcement between the US and Qatar committed to "generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion," without specifying what portion Qatar would spend or when.
Current US investment levels remain typical, with federal data suggesting that real investment spending is roughly in line with last year's levels. Gross private domestic investment, the broadest measure of what US companies are spending to expand their businesses, is projected to total about $5.4 trillion this year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Experts say that announcements do not always translate into realized investment, and foreign corporations have sharply increased the number of spending pledges under Trump. However, estimates suggest that foreign investments will come in under $400 billion this year, well below record levels.
The White House has not provided documentation showing total commitments or new investments approaching the scale Trump has cited. In fact, some of the largest corporate commitments on the list were originally announced under President Biden's administration and are backed by federal funding. For example, a $200 billion investment by Micron Technology in semiconductor manufacturing was previously announced years before Trump took office.
Trump's administration also claims credit for some major clean-energy manufacturing investments, despite its own policies having undercut projects in the sector. However, research shows that the administration's funding cuts and policy shifts have halted over $20.8 billion in clean manufacturing investments this year.
Foreign governments account for nearly $6 trillion on the White House's list, but many of these figures are trade targets rather than actual investments in the US. For example, a joint announcement between the US and Qatar committed to "generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion," without specifying what portion Qatar would spend or when.
Current US investment levels remain typical, with federal data suggesting that real investment spending is roughly in line with last year's levels. Gross private domestic investment, the broadest measure of what US companies are spending to expand their businesses, is projected to total about $5.4 trillion this year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Experts say that announcements do not always translate into realized investment, and foreign corporations have sharply increased the number of spending pledges under Trump. However, estimates suggest that foreign investments will come in under $400 billion this year, well below record levels.
" Trump is saying so much money is coming into the US, but it's all pretty sketchy. The numbers don't add up and some of these investments were already planned under Obama. I mean, come on, we need to fact-check more! 
People are just gonna believe everything the White House says without questioning it, ya know? It's like they're trying to set a new record for most exaggerations. I'm not saying Trump is dishonest or anything (hehe), but where's the proof, right? Those $21 trillion figures sound way too good to be true. And let's be real, those foreign investments are more like trade deals than actual investments. It's like they're just waving a magic wand and hoping nobody notices 
. I mean, experts say it doesn't always translate into actual spending... but hey, at least we can have some fun speculating about what might happen next 
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... meanwhile, the actual numbers are more like 9.6 trillion and we're still waiting on some of those sweet, sweet foreign investment deals 
. And can we talk about how they "credited" themselves for clean energy manufacturing investments? 
it's not exactly a badge to wear, guys. It's just policy that kinda... worked out in your favor 
... most of those numbers are basically trade targets or vague promises that aren't actually going to materialize 
. Can we get some actual documentation on these investments or is it all just spin? I need some credible sources to back this up before I start believing the hype 
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. The numbers are all over the place and nobody seems to be held accountable for any of this 
It doesn't add up when you look at the actual investments. And what about the $6 trillion from foreign governments? Is that even real investment or just trade targets? 
and now they're tryin to take credit for 'em like it's some kinda accomplishment 
. And those foreign investments? More like empty words than actual cash 
. It's just more noise, and we all know how that works out 
. And what's up with some of those foreign governments just saying they're gonna invest $1.2 trillion without specifying how much of it they'll actually spend or when 
. I guess it's hard to say whether Trump's claims are actually true or just a lot of hot air 
. Can someone explain this to me in simple terms, please? 
and the administration's own list only totals around 9.6 trillion 
. On one hand, having faith in our abilities and vision can lead to bold claims and announcements that get us excited about the future. But on the other hand, when those expectations aren't met with concrete evidence, it can lead to mistrust and skepticism.
. Trump's administration is trying to pull in this massive $21 trillion investment, but their own policies and actions are actually pulling in the opposite direction, stifling actual growth and progress. It's like they're playing with one hand tied behind their back.
. Just because someone makes a big announcement doesn't mean it's going to come to fruition. We need to focus on tangible results rather than just rhetoric. And we also need to be critical of ourselves and others, recognizing when our own biases and assumptions might be clouding our judgment 
And what's with these huge trade deals? Is Qatar really going to drop like $1.2 trillion on the US?