Anheuser-Busch, the American subsidiary of global brewing giant AB InBev, announced plans to invest $300 million into its US manufacturing operations this year, reinforcing its commitment to domestic production amid shifting political and economic priorities.
The St. Louis-based company said the funding would support facility upgrades and job growth across its American footprint.
The investment includes the launch of a new plant in Columbus, Ohio, and builds on the nearly $2 billion Anheuser-Busch has invested in more than 100 US facilities over the past five years.
“Anheuser-Busch has been a shining example of what ‘Made in America’ means, and their latest investment of $300 million builds on their longtime commitment to grow our workforce and expand US manufacturing,” said US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in a statement.
The announcement comes as President Donald Trump continues to call for stronger domestic manufacturing and reshoring of supply chains. Anheuser-Busch’s decision aligns with that broader push, even as trade uncertainty and global economic pressures persist.
The investment news follows a strong first-quarter earnings report from parent company AB InBev, which last week posted profit growth that more than doubled analysts’ expectations.
The company also delivered stronger margins despite a dip in overall sales volumes.
Anheuser-Busch has been prioritising key brands such as Budweiser and encouraging at-home consumption as on-premise spending in bars and restaurants continues to lag.
Despite the upbeat earnings and investment plans, US-listed shares of AB InBev were down 1.7% in midday trading Monday.
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