John Deere has announced a sweeping \$20 billion investment across the United States, signaling a robust commitment to domestic manufacturing and economic revitalization. According to the company, this decade-long initiative is expected to deliver a \$25 billion economic impact to the communities where the money will be spent.
The plan includes major expansions and new developments in five states. Among the projects are new assembly lines in Waterloo, Iowa; a factory expansion in Greenville, Tennessee; and a new excavator plant in Kernersville, North Carolina. Additionally, Moline, Illinois will see a 60,000-square-foot facility upgrade, while Missouri will gain a 120,000-square-foot expansion.
John Deere emphasized its use of American-made materials, stating that the majority of raw steel in these operations will come from domestic sources. The company currently maintains a manufacturing presence in 16 states with 60 facilities and a U.S.-based workforce of 30,000. Seventy-five percent of its products sold in the U.S. are manufactured domestically.
This move reflects a broader trend of reinvestment in American industry, with other major corporations like Apple and Johnson & Johnson also making sizable domestic commitments. Deere’s renewed focus on core operations follows its decision to scale back external social and cultural engagements, redirecting resources toward workforce development.
Source: Western Journal