U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Columbus Monday to highlight significant investments by Anheuser-Busch and McDonald’s aimed at bolstering manufacturing and workforce development in the United States. The announcements come as President Trump continues fighting to revitalize the economy by reducing America’s $1.2 trillion trade deficit and creating jobs in critical industries that have been left behind, including manufacturing.
Anheuser-Busch
During a press conference Monday morning, Anheuser-Busch announced a $300 million manufacturing investment through its “Brewing Futures” initiative. A key component of this investment is a new regional Technical Excellence Center in Columbus, expanding a successful program that has advanced skills training for more than 1,200 employees since 2022.
“Anheuser-Busch is demonstrating exactly what it means to put American workers first,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer said. “They have been a shining example of what ‘Made in America’ means, and their latest investment of $300 million builds on a longtime commitment to grow our workforce and expand U.S. manufacturing.”