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Walmart CEO: U.S. Manufacturing Comeback Is ‘Great for the Country’
By Jake Beardslee · October 16, 2025
Walmart’s Push for Domestic Production
At CNBC’s inaugural Invest in America Forum, Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner said the company is increasing its investments in American manufacturing, expanding its purchases from U.S.-based suppliers as part of its long-term business strategy. Tiana Kennell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
“Great for Business, Great for the Country”
“Investing in U.S. manufacturing and U.S. operations, sure, it's great for business, but it's also great for employment. It's great for jobs. It's great for the country, and it helps us with our supply chain being flexible and dynamic,” Furner told CNBC’s Sara Eisen.According to Furner, nearly two-thirds of the products Walmart sells are made, grown, or assembled in the United States. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
New Facility and Job Creation
The company’s domestic investments include a new beef processing facility in Olathe, Kansas, which Furner said is expected to create over 600 jobs. “It's a big investment, and having quality products that are sourced in a more sustainable way that can deliver to customers is really important,” he said. Gregg Pachkowski/Pensacola News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Global Sourcing Still Essential
Despite the renewed focus on U.S. production, Furner acknowledged that global sourcing remains a key part of Walmart’s operations. “We source from all around the world,” he said. “There are things that are grown around the world that tend to do better in other climates, you know, coffee might be an example … I think there are a lot of possibilities.” NASA / Unsplash