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Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” adds 72,000 manufacturing jobs

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created 72,000 manufacturing jobs in 2026.
The act provides a 100% tax deduction for factory construction and machinery purchases.
Jergens CEO Jack Schron says 83% of workers took overtime after overtime taxes were eliminated.
Manufacturing wages rose 7.9% since Jan 2025, adding roughly $2,500 per worker annually.
The CEA says the 72,000 jobs offset a 200,000-job loss during the final two Biden years.

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President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created 72,000 manufacturing jobs in 2026.
The act provides a 100% tax deduction for factory construction and machinery purchases.
Jergens CEO Jack Schron says 83% of workers took overtime after overtime taxes were eliminated.
Manufacturing wages rose 7.9% since Jan 2025, adding roughly $2,500 per worker annually.
The CEA says the 72,000 jobs offset a 200,000-job loss during the final two Biden years.