JAMA In America

JAMA Members’ U.S. Presence

JAMA Members are Integral to the U.S. Economy and their Communities

Strengthening Communities

Good-quality foreign direct investment by Japanese-brand automakers transcends the dollars and cents that goes into operating a business. At its core, it values people. For over four decades, these automakers have prioritized partnering with communities across the United States. They take pride in being good neighbors and corporate citizens. In fact, since 1957, Japanese-brand automakers have provided over $1 billion in charitable contributions, including $150 million in 2023. Japanese-brand automakers have established themselves as committed, long-standing community partners and conscientious stewards of the places they call home and they continue to build upon this legacy.

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Building Careers

Since first establishing production back in 1982, Japanese-brand automakers’ good-quality foreign direct investment continues to bolster U.S. competitiveness through their long-term commitment to the U.S. workforce. JAMA members’ dedication to this cause is demonstrated through various initiatives spanning the talent pipeline, from K-12 education, vocational training schools, community college partnerships to collaboration with four-year universities. These programs are proven pathways toward forming a competitive workforce and are the building blocks to meaningful jobs and enduring careers.

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Driving Excellence

Japanese-brand automakers’ research and development (R&D) and design roots in the United States run deep and even predate the start of manufacturing. Understanding and meeting the needs of all U.S. consumers continues to be a priority, and doing so in new and improved ways is the goal. As vehicles quickly become more connected, safe, and increasingly electrified, Japanese-brand automakers’ investments in R&D and design and electrification are working hard to ensure their vehicles fit every consumer’s needs. At the end of the day JAMA members’ investments in innovation and the creation of cutting-edge products help to boost U.S. competitiveness. This is good-quality foreign direct investment at work today and into the future.

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