Howard Lutnick urges global businesses to invest in the United States
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Updated · Deccan Chronicle · May 4
Howard Lutnick urges global businesses to invest in the United States
11 articles · Updated · Deccan Chronicle · May 4
Opening the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor, the US commerce secretary said last year's event generated a record $139 billion in deals.
Lutnick said companies now prioritise access to the biggest consumer and capital markets over cheap labour, and pledged help with permits, land, workforce, infrastructure and L-1 visas.
He said President Donald Trump's America First policy means the US remains open to investors who build, hire and expand critical sectors including steel, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, energy and infrastructure.
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