Trump pressures U.S. tech giants: Stop offshoring, prioritize AI race
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — United States President Donald Trump launched blistering remarks on American tech giants at the Mint AI Summit 2025, accusing them of betraying American workers while benefiting from domestic freedoms.
‘America First’ tech policies unveiled amidst AI competition
Trump criticized factory construction in China, workforce expansion in India, and tax strategies in Ireland.
The administration simultaneously unveiled a new AI blueprint featuring relaxed regulations and expanded tech exports to counter China’s growing dominance.
“Many of our largest tech companies have reaped the blessings of American freedom while building their factories in China, hiring workers in India and slashing profits in Ireland, you know that. All the while dismissing and even censoring their fellow citizens right here at home,” he declared, framing these practices as economic betrayal during his Washington AI Summit address.
The President issued an unambiguous statement: “We need U.S. technology companies to be all in for America. We want you to put America first. You have to do that. That’s all we ask.”
His remarks signal impending policy shifts that could force tech firms to restructure their global operations, with Trump emphasizing that the era of “radical globalism” would come to an end under his administration.
U.S. rolls out aggressive AI blueprint to rival China
The administration released a strategic AI plan featuring three executive orders aimed at accelerating U.S. technological dominance.
Key measures include relaxed environmental regulations for AI development and expanded export permissions for American AI systems to allied nations, creating a coordinated push against Chinese advancements.
Trump framed the initiative as existential, stating that the AI race will define the 21st century. The blueprint establishes mechanisms for government-backed support of the AI industry, including full-stack American AI technology packages for international distribution, directly countering China’s Belt and Road tech diplomacy.
Strategic value of global talent
Although Trump has emphasized domestic agendas, industry analysts suggest that strategic outsourcing is crucial in fostering competitive modes of innovation.
The availability of global talent pools enables U.S. tech companies to expand quickly without needing to concentrate their local workforce solely on AI development.
