Proclamation puts manufacturing jobs in focus on October 2

President Donald Trump proclaimed October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day, calling on Americans to recognize manufacturing workers, entrepreneurs and innovators.

The proclamation says the administration has used tariffs and the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to support U.S. manufacturing. It cites 72,000 manufacturing jobs added in 2026 so far and more than $11.2 trillion in investments across manufacturing, critical infrastructure and technology since Trump returned to office.