On Friday, President Donald Trump expressed his approval as job gains for American-born workers surpassed those of immigrants and foreign workers for the first time in 15 months. Recent statistics reveal that in January, employment for U.S.-born workers increased by 284,000, while foreign workers experienced a decline of 87,000 positions. "These are incredible numbers," Trump declared in a video shared on X.
Trump hailed this development as a "historic victory" for American-born workers. "Over the past 15 months, employment data shows a significant advantage for U.S.-born workers, with an increase of 284,000 jobs compared to a reduction of 87,000 among foreign workers," he emphasized.
The President also pointed to the recovery in the manufacturing sector, which he claimed had lost over 110,000 jobs during the Biden administration, averaging a loss of 9,000 jobs per month. "In my first full month in office, not only did we halt the decline in manufacturing, but we also began to reverse it swiftly, achieving substantial gains in this crucial sector," Trump explained.
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council (NEC), commented, "Many predicted that deporting illegal immigrants would cause employment to fall, but what we're witnessing is that 280,000 native-born Americans were hired, and manufacturing jobs are on the rise. This is just a glimpse of the Golden Age that lies ahead," he stated.
Despite an overall job growth of 151,000 new positions in February 2025, the unemployment rate saw a slight increase to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, job growth in vital sectors like healthcare, finance, and transportation demonstrated signs of strength amid public sector cutbacks.
Salaries continued their upward trend, with a year-over-year increase of 4%, reaching an average of $35.93 per hour worked in the private sector. Nonetheless, tensions in the public sector were evident with the loss of approximately 10,000 jobs due to cuts driven by the Trump administration.
With a reduction in federal jobs and expansion in private sector employment, President Trump expressed optimism about America's economic future, highlighting that job growth and the revival of the manufacturing sector signal an economic resurgence primarily benefiting U.S.-born workers.
Key Insights on U.S. Employment Trends
What was the job growth for U.S.-born workers in January?
In January, employment for U.S.-born workers increased by 284,000.
How did foreign workers fare in terms of employment?
Foreign workers experienced a decline of 87,000 positions in employment.
What are the implications of manufacturing job trends?
Manufacturing jobs are on the rise, reversing previous declines and indicating a recovery in this crucial sector.
How have salaries changed in the private sector?
Salaries in the private sector have increased by 4% year-over-year, reaching an average of $35.93 per hour.