As Americans across the nation come together to celebrate Labor Day, President Trump emerges as a staunch advocate for the American Worker. His administration has introduced significant changes aimed at revitalizing the workforce, including a surge in native-born employment and an increase in blue-collar wages. Through innovative workforce initiatives such as expanded apprenticeships and increased funding for trade schools, the Trump Administration is reversing decades of neglect and prioritizing the needs of American workers.
Since taking office, President Trump has overseen the creation of over half a million new jobs, all within the private sector. Employment for native-born Americans has surged by more than 2.4 million since January, representing all net job gains in Trump's second term. The administration has made strides to eliminate burdensome regulations, reducing penalties on small businesses, and enacting a policy of eliminating ten regulations for every new one created. This approach empowers employers to grow and create quality jobs, contributing to a positive sentiment among small businesses, which employ nearly half of the American workforce.
President Trump’s America First trade policy has resulted in more than $8 trillion in new investments in the United States. This influx of capital is driven by numerous companies relocating their manufacturing and production back to American soil, thereby creating hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs. Trump’s historic trade agreements with key U.S. trading partners cover over half of the global GDP and have generated hundreds of billions of dollars in new revenue. These efforts are a testament to Trump’s commitment to liberating the nation from ineffective trade policies that have long undermined the American worker.
New guidelines have been implemented to ensure that illegal immigrants do not have access to federal workforce development resources and related grants. This protective measure is designed to safeguard job training programs for American workers, ensuring that the focus remains on enhancing opportunities for legal citizens.
President Trump is actively working to tame inflation and foster wage growth, making life more affordable for American families. Wages for blue-collar workers have seen a rise of 1.4% over the last year, marking the second-fastest increase for the beginning of a new term on record—second only to Trump’s first term. After a prolonged period of stagnant wages under the Biden administration, real wages have consistently increased each month since Trump took office. Currently, real median weekly earnings are at their highest level since the beginning of Trump’s tenure.
Under President Trump’s leadership, inflation has stabilized at just 1.9%, and housing costs are becoming more manageable. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has decreased to a ten-month low, providing relief to homebuyers. Additionally, Americans traveling by car for Labor Day weekend are benefiting from the lowest gas prices seen in five years, while domestic airfares have also dropped to five-year lows.
President Trump is dedicated to preparing the next generation of American workers through enhanced workforce development programs. He signed an Executive Order aimed at modernizing these programs to equip citizens for high-paying skilled trade jobs. Notably, trade school enrollment has reached an all-time high, and the Department of Labor has reported the establishment of 1,736 new Registered Apprenticeship programs nationwide, resulting in over 183,000 new apprentices.
In collaboration with the Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education, the Trump Administration published America’s Talent Strategy, a comprehensive report outlining a five-pillar approach to develop skilled talent for critical industries. This strategy prepares the workforce for an AI-driven economy and positions the U.S. as a global economic leader. In recent months, the Department of Labor awarded nearly $84 million in grants to enhance Registered Apprenticeship programs, along with additional funding aimed at expanding trade apprenticeship opportunities for women and training the workforce for high-demand jobs such as artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
President Trump championed the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, a legislative measure hailed as the most pro-American worker law in modern history. This bill increases take-home pay for the average family by over $10,000 annually and provides a 15% average tax cut for Americans earning between $15,000 and $80,000. Key provisions include the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime for workers, potentially saving them nearly $1,500 each year, and making the paid leave tax credit permanent, which supports working families.
President Trump is also invigorating Americans’ retirement accounts. His administration has sparked a stock market boom, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all reaching unprecedented highs in recent weeks. By signing an Executive Order allowing 401(k) investors to access alternative assets, Trump has enhanced opportunities for better returns and diversification. Furthermore, the Department of Labor has rescinded regulations that limited the inclusion of cryptocurrency in retirement investment plans, providing more options for American investors.
