Japanese Automakers Are a Pillar of America's Economy
Japanese-brand automakers have become integral to the U.S. economy, significantly contributing to employment and investment. They have invested over $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing and support more than 2.3 million American jobs. However, challenges such as trade uncertainty and workforce shortages threaten the industry's growth and adaptation to new technologies.
- ▪Japanese-brand automakers operate 26 manufacturing plants and 41 research and development centers across 27 states.
- ▪They support over 2.3 million American jobs, including 480,000 direct jobs in manufacturing and dealership networks.
- ▪Since 2012, direct manufacturing employment by Japanese-brand automakers has risen nearly 34 percent.
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The U.S. auto industry is no longer defined by competition between domestic and foreign firms—instead it is deeply integrated. In fact, Japanese-brand automakers, have become a significant and embedded part of the U.S. economy, contributing meaningfully to employment, investment, and industrial activity. Americans should recognize that Japanese-brand automakers have also become key contributors to the United States’ overall economy. Over the last 40 years, they have invested more than $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing and now operate 26 manufacturing plants, 41 research and development centers, and 65 distribution facilities across 27 states.
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