WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today applauded Whirlpool Corporation’s announcement of a $60 million investment in a new manufacturing facility in Perrysburg, Ohio. The investment is clear evidence that U.S. trade policy is driving a resurgence in domestic production and job creation. This new investment underscores Whirlpool Corp.’s long-standing commitment to the U.S. market and creating high-quality American jobs.
The investment will create 100–150 new jobs and builds on Whirlpool Corp.’s recent $300 million commitment to its Ohio operations, which is expected to generate hundreds of additional jobs and strengthen domestic supply chains. U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer visited the company’s Clyde, Ohio, facility as part of a broader tour highlighting American manufacturing.
Whirlpool Corporation stands apart in the appliance industry. Approximately 80% of the major appliances it sells in the United States are produced domestically, compared to an average of about 25% for competitors. The company employs 20,000 U.S. workers, including 14,000 in manufacturing, and operates 11 production facilities nationwide.
“Whirlpool Corporation proves that American manufacturing can compete and win when policy supports domestic production,” said Zach Mottl, Chairman of CPA. “This investment didn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of policies that create a fair playing field for companies that build in America. The administration must continue to hold the line, maintain strong tariffs, and ensure enforcement so more companies follow Whirlpool Corporation’s lead.”
Whirlpool Corporation’s success reflects a broader shift in U.S. industrial policy—one that prioritizes domestic production, supply chain resilience, and long-term economic security. Unlike many foreign-owned competitors that rely heavily on imports, Whirlpool Corp. has maintained a deep manufacturing presence in the United States, sourcing approximately 96% of its steel domestically and spent $23 billion in U.S. manufacturing, labor, and logistics over the past decade.
“Whirlpool Corporation’s investment is exactly what strong, pro-domestic trade policy is designed to deliver—more factories, more jobs, and more production here in the United States,” said Jon Toomey, President of CPA. “When companies are given a stable and competitive home market, they invest with confidence. Whirlpool Corporation has made that commitment for over a century, and today’s announcement shows that those decisions are a result of sound policy decisions.”
The new Perrysburg facility will further strengthen Whirlpool Corporation’s U.S. manufacturing base, bringing more production in house and supporting its Clyde and Marion, Ohio plants.
CPA will continue working with policymakers to ensure that U.S. trade policy remains focused on expanding domestic production, strengthening supply chains and creating high-quality American jobs.
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