John Furner, Walmart U.S. CEO, speaks to CNBC\u2019s Sara Eisen during the Invest in America Forum on Oct. 15, 2025.<\/p>\n
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Manufacturing is seeing renewed attention from corporate America, with Walmart<\/a> among the major companies publicly reaffirming its commitment to domestic production.\u00a0<\/p>\n At CNBC’s inaugural Invest in America Forum<\/a>, Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner said the company is increasing its investments in U.S.-made products and suppliers, describing it as part of a long-standing, strategic priority<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n “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 said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nearly two-thirds of the products Walmart sells are made, grown or assembled in the United States, according to Furner. Walmart is expanding<\/a> on that front, including a new beef processing facility in Olathe, Kansas, which he said is expected to create over 600 jobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n “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,” Furner said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Furner also pointed to specific categories where domestic production is being revived, citing a recent partnership with USAntibiotics<\/a> aimed at “bringing back products like amoxicillin so that they’re made here in the United States.”<\/p>\n