Fact-check · Oct 1, 2026 · Donald Trump
“This year The United States has added 60,000 new manufacturing jobs”
FALSESaid in 3 broadcasts
What the record shows
BLS data shows US manufacturing added approximately 45,000 jobs from January through August 2026 (12,582K in January to 12,638K in August).
Claim states 60,000 jobs added; BLS data shows 45,000 through August 2026. The figure is materially understated by 15,000 jobs.
Sources
- US manufacturing adds 16,000 jobs in August
- Manufacturing jobs continue upwards, adding 5,000 jobs in July
- Manufacturing gained 5,000 jobs in January
- Manufacturing industry gained 7,000 jobs in May
- Manufacturing industry gained 3,000 jobs in June
- Manufacturing employment bounces back in March, adding 15K jobs
From: President Trump Participates in a Site Visit, Oct. 1, 2026
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