The White House highlighted new analysis by the Council of Economic Advisors reporting growth in manufacturing employment and wages, attributing the gains to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, including tariffs. The assessment reports that manufacturing employment increased by 72,000 in 2026 and that wages are rising faster than inflation. The employment figures include a 101,000 increase in durable goods manufacturing jobs in 2026. Construction employment has grown by 100,000 since Trump took office, including more than 111,000 additional factory construction jobs. The assessment also reports increased demand for factory construction workers, higher hiring and fewer layoffs over the past year. Beyond employment, it points to U.S. business growth reaching its highest level in more than five years and goods exports being on track for a record year. The White House also cites trillions of dollars in investment commitments to support domestic production and factory expansion, rather than completed investment.
United States White House cites 72,000 manufacturing job gain in 2026 in assessment of industrial growth
The White House presented analysis by the Council of Economic Advisors showing a 72,000 increase in manufacturing employment in 2026 and wages outpacing inflation, crediting President Donald Trump’s economic policies and tariffs. The assessment also points to expanding construction employment, stronger business growth and trillions of dollars in investment commitments for U.S. production.