Made in the USA: End-to-End Guide to Developing Your U.S. Manufacturing Footprint

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Intel is investing billions in new semiconductor fabrication in Ohio. In the last five years, Eli Lilly has committed over $50 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint, announcing plans to build four new domestic sites in 2025. Apple has pledged more than $600 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations over the next four years. Titans in technology, pharmaceuticals, and automotive are rapidly growing their domestic footprints.

“Made in the USA” is regaining momentum. Once a symbol of pride — or skepticism — the phrase now reflects a strategic shift toward domestic manufacturing. Companies are rethinking offshore strategies in response to global tensions, political shifts, rising overseas costs, regulatory hurdles, and hard-earned lessons from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions.

Recent policy changes — tariffs, deregulation, tax incentives — have accelerated this trend. Billions are being invested in U.S. facilities across industries, signaling renewed confidence in American manufacturing.

As companies evaluate where to expand, the U.S. deserves a fresh look. What’s driving industry leaders to choose American soil?

In this series, our multidisciplinary team explores the key considerations: supply chain strategy, site selection, government incentives, build-vs.-buy decisions, financing, permitting, energy, cybersecurity, and workforce development. At this pivotal moment, we’re here to help businesses lead the way — building smarter, stronger, and more resilient manufacturing in the U.S.

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