India attracted investments worth $500 billion from the United States during President Donald Trump's administration, ranking sixth among countries, according to data released by the White House. The total US investments secured under Trump amounted to $11.3 trillion, with country-level and trade agreements contributing $5.77 trillion through nine deals.
The White House investment tracker, titled "The Trump Effect," listed 277 investments across 15 sectors including technology, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy, and financial services. Among the deals involving India is a $300 billion partnership with Reliance to establish America First Refining, described as the first major new oil refinery in the US in 50 years, according to livemint.com.
The United Arab Emirates led the country-level investment commitments with $1.4 trillion, followed by Qatar at $1.2 trillion and Japan at $1 trillion. Saudi Arabia and companies from the European Union each accounted for $600 billion in investments. Manufacturing and industry recorded the largest number of investments, while country-level and trade agreements accounted for the highest investment value, underscoring the scale of US economic engagement globally.
The data highlights the significant role of India in attracting US investments during the Trump administration, with the $300 billion Reliance partnership standing out as a major energy sector deal. The White House tracker provides a comprehensive overview of the 277 investments that shaped US economic ties with multiple countries during this period.