President Donald J. Trump proclaims October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day, honoring American workers and celebrating the comeback of American manufacturing.
Why it matters. The proclamation highlights the administration's focus on manufacturing and job creation, emphasizing the importance of American workers and the resurgence of domestic manufacturing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the entrepreneurs, innovators, and workers in manufacturing who are making our communities strong.
For 250 years, American workers have been the driving force behind our Nation’s strength, prosperity, and industrial might. Their skill, ingenuity, and determination have fueled our economy and carried American manufacturing to new heights. On National Manufacturing Day, we honor the men and women who make, build, and create in America — and we celebrate the extraordinary comeback of American man…
Since I returned to office, I have secured more than $11.2 trillion in United States and foreign investments across manufacturing, critical infrastructure, and technology sectors.
manufacturing employment is rising once again with 72,000 new manufacturing jobs added in 2026 so far
Groundbreakings of new factories are surging with 112,000 new factory construction workers building since I returned to office.
As President, my highest priority has been putting America First by restoring our Nation’s manufacturing and bringing back good-paying American jobs.
I have imposed powerful tariffs to protect American workers and businesses from unfair trade practices, and as a result, we are seeing the greatest reshoring of American manufacturing in our Nation’s history, alongside a surge in demand for products Made in America.
the real wage for the average manufacturing worker has surged by $2,500 annually since I took office
