The American manufacturing sector is seeing its strongest expansion in years under President Donald Trump. Job growth for native-born workers is outpacing that of migrants, industrial production is reaching record levels, and private businesses are driving nearly all employment gains.
February’s economic data showed a 0.7% rise in industrial production, with manufacturing increasing 0.9%. The auto sector led the way, with motor vehicle and parts production jumping 8.5%. This rebound follows years of decline in the industry under the previous administration.
"Under the first full month of President Trump, which we haven't even gotten started yet, an incredible 93% of job gains we're in the private sector." – President Trump speaks on the job growth in America under his administration pic.twitter.com/lUddp3QggQ
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) March 7, 2025
Other key industries also posted gains. Business equipment and construction materials saw increases, while the energy sector continued its upward trend. Mining, including oil and gas drilling, expanded 2.8%, reflecting Trump’s push for energy independence. Utility output, however, dipped 2.5%, following an unusually high January.
Under Biden, foreign-born workers saw a higher job growth rate than native-born Americans.
President Trump is reversing it.
Last month, 284K native-born gained jobs; 87K foreign-born lost jobs. 367K native-born joined workforce; 66K foreign-born left workforce.
AMERICA FIRST!
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 7, 2025
The job market reflected this economic resurgence, with American-born workers gaining 284,000 jobs in February while foreign-born employment dropped by 87,000. Trump highlighted this as a major shift, noting that it was the first time in more than a year that U.S.-born workers saw greater job gains than migrants.
Hey, Billy- In Trump’s first 60 days:
-Border crossings down 93%
-Gas prices hit a 4-year low
-Eggs prices down
-Job growth, 93% private
-Multiple billion dollar US manufacturing deals
-Inflation down to 1.8%
-Brokering a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war
-Deporting and…— Not Doug Bell (@NotDougBell22) March 19, 2025
A vast majority of February’s job growth came from private employers, accounting for 93% of new positions. Meanwhile, government employment declined by 10,000, as Trump’s administration continued efforts to scale back bloated federal agencies. The U.S. Agency for International Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have already seen reductions.
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
“Let Trump Be Trump on the Economy” Trump’s economic success is defying predictions, with inflation easing, job growth surging, and consumer confidence rebounding. https://t.co/1uKHceRGZf
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On the international front, Trump’s trade policies are putting pressure on Canada, with expectations that Canadian officials will soon be forced to make concessions favoring American businesses. Additionally, his administration has deployed U.S. naval forces to secure the southern border, reinforcing efforts to curb illegal migration.
With manufacturing and energy output surging, factory utilization rates climbed in February, showing increased demand for American-made goods. The latest figures reflect Trump’s commitment to prioritizing U.S. industry and workforce growth.
