The U.S. economy is showing strong signs of resurgence under President Donald Trump, with job growth surging, manufacturing on the rise, and American workers reclaiming opportunities previously lost to foreign labor. February’s jobs report and industrial production data reveal a sharp turnaround from the economic struggles of the previous administration.

Industrial production jumped 0.7% in February, far exceeding economists’ predictions of a modest 0.2% increase. This marks the highest level of industrial output ever recorded, with manufacturing output alone climbing 0.9% — its biggest gain in a year. A major factor in this resurgence is the auto industry, which saw an 8.5% increase in motor vehicle and parts production, reversing a year of steady decline 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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Beyond automobiles, key industries such as business equipment and construction materials also showed gains, signaling broad economic strength. Meanwhile, oil and gas drilling helped push mining output up 2.8%, reinforcing the Trump administration’s commitment to American energy production. The only sector that saw a decline was utilities, which dropped 2.5% after an unusual winter-driven surge in January.

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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Capacity utilization, which measures how fully companies are using their production capabilities, also saw a jump in February. Industrial utilization hit 78.2%, while factory utilization climbed to 77%, the highest in months. These numbers suggest confidence in the future of American industry as businesses ramp up production in response to Trump’s policies promoting domestic investment and reducing foreign competition.

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…

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At the same time, the February jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed significant employment gains for native-born Americans. The data revealed that 284,000 more American-born workers secured jobs, while employment among foreign-born workers dropped by 87,000. President Trump highlighted these numbers as proof that his administration is reversing the trends of the previous four years, during which millions of American jobs were lost to illegal migrants.

“For the first time in 15 months, job growth for native-born Americans has outpaced that of foreign-born workers,” Trump said from the Oval Office. He pointed out that under his predecessor, jobs had increasingly gone to migrants while American workers were left behind. Now, Trump’s policies are shifting that balance.

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

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The private sector is leading the way in job creation, with 93% of new positions in February coming from private employers. Meanwhile, government employment declined by 10,000, reflecting Trump’s aggressive cuts to federal bureaucracy, including reductions at the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Trump’s economic policies — focused on reducing dependence on foreign labor, revitalizing manufacturing, and expanding energy production — are already paying dividends. His administration’s commitment to America-first trade policies is also pressuring Canada in ongoing trade negotiations, where Trump’s tough stance is expected to force concessions.

As economic indicators point upward, Trump is balancing domestic job growth with strong foreign policy measures. He is actively working to prevent World War 3 in Europe, sending the U.S. Navy to secure the southern border from mass migration, and leveraging trade power to put America back in control. With manufacturing soaring, jobs returning, and energy production expanding, the economy under Trump is proving that his campaign promises were more than just rhetoric.