New Report shows record-high employment and continued investment in U.S. manufacturing

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S. office (JAMA USA) released its 2018-2019 Annual Contributions Report, “JAMA IN AMERICA: A Strong Commitment to Manufacturing & the American Workforce.” The report reveals how the $48.3 billion in cumulative U.S. manufacturing investment by Japanese-brand automakers continues to strengthen the American auto industry, local economies across the country, and the American economy as a whole.

“Our new data affirms Japanese-brand automakers’ extensive and sustained commitment to strengthening the U.S. auto industry and the broader economy,” said Manny Manriquez, General Director of JAMA USA. “In 2017, JAMA members built nearly 3.8 million vehicles and 4.4 million engines in the United States, directly supporting nearly 93,000 jobs across the country in communities like Lafayette, Indiana; Marysville, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; and Smyrna, Tennessee.”

“The U.S. auto industry is a crucial factor in the success of the U.S. economy,” added Manriquez, “and our members continue to invest in their manufacturing operations as well as their workforce and the communities that support them. From new manufacturing investments underway in Alabama and West Virginia to technical training initiatives and educational grants, JAMA members and their local communities are working to strengthen American manufacturing.”

Below are key data points from the report:

To read and download the full report, click here.

To learn more about the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association’s (JAMA) U.S. office, follow us on Twitter at @JapanAutosUSA and visit our website at jama.org.

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