Manufacturing Jobs Up, Government, Foreign Hiring Down [WATCH]

President Donald Trump’s administration is marking its first full month in office with a notable shift in economic trends, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

According to the latest jobs report, February saw a gain of 10,000 manufacturing jobs, reversing a decline that had characterized the final year of Joe Biden’s presidency.

The rebound was most evident in the automobile sector, which added 8,900 jobs in February.

President Trump’s first jobs report of the 47th administration:

Government: -7,000
Manufacturing: +10,000
Auto jobs: +9,000

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This follows a period in which the auto industry shed more than 27,000 jobs over the past year.

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The increase suggests that businesses may be adjusting to the Trump administration’s economic policies, which have emphasized revitalizing American industry and reducing regulatory burdens.

“This is great news for American workers and families,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Friday.

“The Trump Administration will continue to work hard to implement pro-growth policies and push Congress to enact the Trump Economic Agenda.”

In one month under President Trump, the American economy is soaring back to greatness after the economic calamity left by Joe Biden. The manufacturing industry is already rebounding as there were 9,000 new auto jobs created — the most auto jobs added in 15 months! Under President…

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Beyond the manufacturing sector, the broader labor market saw significant movement.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 93% of last month’s job gains came from the private sector, reinforcing the administration’s belief that rolling back government regulations will help stimulate job growth.

Lots of positive takeaways from the jobs report:

– Trump added 10,000 manufacturing jobs;
– 93% of job gains came from the private sector;
– Biden artificially pumped his reports by growing the federal gov’t;
– job growth for native born Americans outpaced foreign born workers pic.twitter.com/Qf0fhAi2Ym

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Another notable trend in the report is a shift in the composition of the workforce.

The number of native-born workers in the labor force increased significantly compared to foreign-born workers, a contrast to trends seen during the Biden-Harris administration.

BLS data shows that 284,000 native-born workers gained employment in February, while 87,000 foreign-born workers lost jobs.

Additionally, 367,000 native-born individuals entered the workforce, while 66,000 foreign-born workers left.

The Trump administration’s focus on manufacturing is also reflected in broader industry indicators.

The S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Index surged last month to its highest level since June 2022, while the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business showed a return to expansion for the first time in over two years.

These indicators suggest growing confidence among American manufacturers, possibly in anticipation of policy changes under the Trump administration.

President Trump’s economic policies so far have centered on tax cuts, deregulation, and trade protectionism.

The administration has imposed tariffs on imports from countries such as China, Canada, and Mexico, aiming to protect American industries from foreign competition.

The president has also floated the idea of replacing income taxes with revenue from tariffs, though many economists have raised concerns about the feasibility of such a plan.

Trump has also appointed Elon Musk to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is tasked with reducing federal spending and eliminating bureaucratic waste.

Initially, Musk set a goal of cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget, though he later acknowledged that a $1 trillion reduction may be a more realistic target.

Musk has spoken out against wealth taxes while supporting estate taxes and has criticized tax loopholes such as Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts.

DOGE has also proposed banning short-selling in the stock market and introducing a carbon tax as an alternative to government subsidies, arguing that market-driven solutions would be more effective in promoting economic efficiency.

The department’s cost-cutting strategies have gained traction in Republican-led states, where officials are exploring similar policies to address budget concerns.

The latest economic data suggests an early shift in labor and industry under President Trump, with his administration pushing policies aimed at stimulating domestic job growth and reshaping federal economic policy.

While it remains to be seen how these policies will unfold in the long term, the February jobs report provides a first glimpse into the administration’s impact on employment trends.

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