U.S. companies eye Dominican Republic for investment opportunities, says CNN

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is becoming a strategic hub for global manufacturing as companies reevaluate supply chains, according to a recent CNN report. Driven by the need for stability, lower costs, and proximity to the U.S., firms are increasingly turning to the island nation for production.

One notable example is World Emblem, the world’s top producer of textile patches, which plans to relocate 30–35% of its operations to the Dominican Republic. CEO Randy Carr announced the construction of a 9,000-square-meter facility, highlighting expected savings from the country’s free trade zones and competitive labor market—particularly in light of U.S. tariffs on goods from Mexico and China.

Beyond its booming tourism sector, manufacturing in the Dominican Republic is now one of the fastest-growing areas for foreign investment, signaling a broader shift in the country’s economic profile.