SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Boosts U.S. Investment to $500 Billion, Citing 'Golden Age of America' Under Trump
Jan 21, 2025, 10:44 PM
SoftBank Group Corp. CEO Masayoshi Son has announced a significant investment plan in the United States, committing to invest $500 billion over the next four years. This decision was influenced by President Donald Trump, who encouraged Son to increase his initial investment proposal from $100 billion to $200 billion, which Son has now escalated to $500 billion. The investment is aimed at fostering what Son described as 'the beginning of the Golden Age of America,' a sentiment he reiterated during his announcement at the White House. The funds will be directed towards AI infrastructure.
View original story
Markets
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Public financial statements and announcements from SoftBank Group Corp.
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official announcements and press releases from SoftBank and project partners
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
U.S. Department of Labor statistics and SoftBank's official reports
Renewable Energy • 25%
Other • 25%
AI Infrastructure • 25%
Telecommunications • 25%
Public financial statements and announcements from SoftBank Group Corp.
California • 25%
Other • 25%
New York • 25%
Texas • 25%
Official announcements and press releases from SoftBank and project partners
Other • 25%
Google • 25%
Microsoft • 25%
Amazon • 25%
Official announcements and press releases from SoftBank and partner companies