Economic Bedrock

International companies form a critical part of America’s economic bedrock—providing a stable foundation of excellence that strengthens our economy and supports our workforce. Daniel J. Ikenson, an economist at the Cato Institute, has researched more than a decade’s worth of government data to examine the impact that international companies have on the U.S. economy and local communities across the country. His findings were striking.

Building American Opportunity

Providing Great Jobs, Better Pay & Retirement Security

International companies offer better compensation and more generous benefits, creating ripple effects through the U.S. labor markets and economy.

Good Corporate Citizens

When international companies establish operations and immerse themselves in the communities they have adopted, they create a ripple effect in economic activities.

Growing America’s Manufacturing Sector

U.S. manufacturing job attrition has slowed—even reversed in the past couple of years—thanks in large measure to international companies.

Boosting America’s Economic Advantage

Spurring U.S. Productivity, Generating American Prosperity

When international companies invest in the United States, they “import” industry know-how and best practices.

Supporting Small U.S. Businesses

International companies are establishing, broadening, and deepening their domestic supplier relationships.

Reinvesting Profits & Fueling American Innovation

International companies in the United States are investing heavily in fixed capital and research and development activities.

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Action Plan for Policymakers

Build American Opportunity

Ensure that all companies operating in the United States are treated equally and fairly, regardless of their headquarter location.
Collaborate with international companies to harness their diverse experience in implementing world-class training programs that will benefit the U.S. economy, American workers and local communities.
Create a White House Global Competitiveness Council to generate a foreign direct investment (FDI) policy roadmap that can achieve a national goal of increasing FDI by 20 percent within the next four years and to provide feedback on the unique impact that regulatory actions could have on international companies operating in the United States.
Make the United States an exports platform by pursuing new free trade agreements.

Boost America’s Economic Advantage

Harmonize regulations and global standards to reduce border transactional costs and to promote efficiency.
Reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers to enable employers to institute market-leading supply chain practices, thereby strengthening their ability to compete inside and outside of the United States.
Oppose forced localization requirements that artificially harm U.S. workers, punish taxpayers and threaten America’s global competitiveness by impeding natural supply chains.
Broaden awareness among state policymakers of the linkage between competitiveness for FDI and adhering to international obligations such as federal tax treaties & trade agreements.

New Name — Same Mission

After 30 years, the Organization for International Investment (OFII) is now the Global Business Alliance. We remain dedicated to promoting and defending a fair economy that welcomes international companies to invest in America.

When America is open for business, we all benefit.

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Economic Bedrock

Economic Bedrock

Building American Opportunity

Providing Great Jobs, Better Pay & Retirement Security

Good Corporate Citizens

Growing America’s Manufacturing Sector

Boosting America’s Economic Advantage

Spurring U.S. Productivity, Generating American Prosperity

Supporting Small U.S. Businesses

Reinvesting Profits & Fueling American Innovation

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Action Plan for Policymakers

Build American Opportunity

Boost America’s Economic Advantage

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New Name — Same Mission