The U.S. economy is experiencing a sharp rebound under President Donald Trump, with factories increasing output and American-born workers securing more jobs than they have in years. Industrial production, manufacturing and energy output are all climbing as Trump’s policies take effect.
February saw a 0.7% rise in industrial production, surpassing expectations and marking the highest recorded level of output. Manufacturing alone increased 0.9%, with the auto sector leading the way after posting an 8.5% surge in vehicle and parts production. This comes after a period of decline in the auto industry, which had been struggling 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
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Business equipment and construction materials also saw notable growth, signaling increased investment in American industries. Meanwhile, energy production is expanding, with mining — including oil and gas extraction — rising 2.8%. Utility production, however, dropped 2.5% after an unusually high surge in January due to winter storms.
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!
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Employment figures showed a major shift in February, with American-born workers gaining 284,000 new jobs while foreign-born employment fell by 87,000. Trump celebrated the news, pointing out that for the first time in 15 months, job gains for U.S.-born workers outpaced those of 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
The private sector led the way in hiring, with 93% of job growth occurring outside the government. Meanwhile, the federal workforce declined by 10,000, reflecting Trump’s continued efforts to reduce bureaucracy. His administration has already made significant cuts to multiple agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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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Trade remains a major focus for Trump, as his administration pushes for deals that prioritize American industries. His tough stance in ongoing negotiations with Canada is expected to force concessions that will benefit U.S. businesses and workers. At the same time, Trump has deployed U.S. naval forces to secure the southern border from illegal crossings while working to prevent global conflicts from escalating.
The latest data also indicates that factory utilization rates, a key measure of how efficiently industries are operating, also climbed in February, suggesting that production will continue to rise as demand grows under Trump’s economic leadership.
