October 2 will recognize U.S. manufacturing workers and businesses

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

The proclamation says:

• More than $11.2 trillion in U.S. and foreign investments has been secured across manufacturing, critical infrastructure and technology since the President returned to office.
• 72,000 manufacturing jobs have been added in 2026 so far, and 112,000 factory construction workers are building new factories.
• The Working Families Tax Cuts Act allows manufacturers to immediately expense certain factory, equipment and domestic research and development investments, and includes a provision called “No Tax on Overtime.”

These figures and descriptions are claims made in the proclamation.