Inbound Investment Survey

Key Takeaways

International companies operating in the U.S. are bullish about investing in the U.S. – but warning signs are flashing.
Over half of respondents agree that the United States needs more Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with friends and allies to encourage future investment in the U.S.
These major employers remain positive regarding employment over the next six months, with 60 percent expecting it to “stay the same” and 29 percent thinking it will “increase.”
There is concern about how a “new corporate tax rate of 28 percent” and “politicized cross-border investment reviews” will impact their businesses.

International Companies’ Employment Expectations Remain Positive

Concerns Over U.S. Business Climate Continue

The GBA U.S. Business Climate Index™decreased to 69 points in the latest Inbound Investment Survey. Despite these reservations, their expectations regarding employment over the next six months remain generally positive, with 29 percent of respondents expecting to create jobs over that time. Today, 36 percent of GBA members believe the U.S. business climate for international companies is “getting worse” when compared to six months ago. Only five percent believe it is “getting better.”

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