Under President Donald Trump, the American economy is gaining strength, with factories ramping up production and job growth heavily favoring U.S.-born workers. February’s data shows a sharp rise in industrial output, especially in manufacturing and energy, along with a decline in government jobs as Trump continues to push private-sector expansion.
The U.S. industrial sector posted a 0.7% increase in output last month, outpacing projections. Manufacturing jumped 0.9%, led by an 8.5% rise in auto production, reversing a long period of decline in that sector. Business equipment and construction materials also showed gains, signaling renewed confidence among American manufacturers.
"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
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) March 7, 2025
Energy production played a major role in the economic rebound, with mining output — including oil and gas drilling — rising 2.8%. The Trump administration has prioritized domestic energy production, rolling back restrictions and encouraging investment in American resources.
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!
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 7, 2025
Meanwhile, the February jobs report highlighted significant employment gains for U.S.-born workers. The data showed that 284,000 more American workers were employed, while foreign-born employment shrank by 87,000. Trump pointed to these figures as evidence that his policies are reversing a trend from previous years, when migrants increasingly took jobs that could have gone to American citizens.
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
Private companies accounted for 93% of all new jobs in February, a stark contrast to the previous administration’s reliance on government hiring. In the same period, federal employment declined by 10,000, reflecting Trump’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy. His administration has already made cuts to agencies such as 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
— whiteaglesoring (@whiteaglesoarng) March 19, 2025
While strengthening the domestic economy, Trump is also taking action on international challenges. His administration is applying pressure on Canada in trade negotiations, with expectations that Canadian officials will have to make concessions. He has also sent U.S. naval forces to defend the southern border while working to prevent a broader European conflict.
With rising factory output, increasing job opportunities for native-born Americans and a push for energy independence, Trump’s economic strategy is quickly producing measurable results.
