Summary
A new Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) report claims 72,000 manufacturing jobs were added in 2026, reversing a trend from the Biden administration that saw 200,000 jobs lost. The report attributes the increase to the current administration’s re-shoring policies and tariff measures. It highlights the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which allows 100% tax deductions for factory construction and equipment purchases. Companies like Jergens and Ketchie Inc. expanded operations after the bill passed. Manufacturing wages rose 7.9% since 2025, and investments in sectors like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals reached $11 trillion, according to the report.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Manufacturing jobs are being counted in new numbers.
Reports cite the same policies that were once criticized.
Companies say they are expanding, employees say they are working more.
The same bills are being called the reason for the change.
Author: Evan Null
Blue Collar Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing jobs in the U.S. are showing signs of recovery, according to a report from the Council of Economic Advisors. The report highlights 72,000 new jobs added in 2026, a reversal from the previous administration’s trend of job losses. The focus on re-shoring and tariff policies is being credited with this shift. The report also mentions the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allows manufacturers to deduct 100% of expenses related to new factory construction and equipment.
Corporate Expansion
Several companies are expanding their operations in the U.S. due to the new policies. Jergens, a manufacturing company based in Ohio, has expanded to Illinois. The company’s CEO, Jack Schron, said that employees are working additional hours and keeping more of their earnings. Another company, Ketchie Inc. in North Carolina, has increased its workforce by 25% after taking advantage of the 100% expensing provision.
Wage Increases
Manufacturing workers are seeing wage increases, with pay rising by 7.9% since January 2025. Adjusted for inflation, this means blue-collar workers are earning nearly $2,500 more per year on average. The report also notes that the construction industry has added 100,000 jobs since Trump took office. Semiconductor manufacturing is also on the rise, with companies like Micron and Apple investing billions in U.S. production.
Investments and Policies
The report states that reshoring and tariff policies have led to $11 trillion in investments in the U.S. during Trump’s second term. Major pharmaceutical companies like GSK and Gilead, as well as automakers like Stellantis, are among those investing heavily. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is cited as a key factor in these developments. The report also highlights the impact of the bill on companies like Jergens and Ketchie Inc.
Economic Outlook
The economy remains a key issue ahead of the midterm elections. Despite the reported job growth, nearly two-thirds of Americans say the economy is worse under the Trump administration. Inflation, particularly high gas and grocery prices, continues to affect voters. A Fox News Poll shows that 61% of voters consider gas prices a major problem, up from 48% two years ago. Healthcare, housing, and grocery costs are also seen as major issues by a majority of Americans.
