We present a plot of manufacturing jobs in the United States from to , before shutdowns due to COVID started impacting jobs. It demonstrates approximately linear growth during this time, with an R2 value of . We do not see evidence to support President Trump's claim to have brought back more manufacturing jobs than President Obama's administration.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Website
Use the buttons below to view data color-coded by president, or by months where manufacturing jobs are under/over the trendline.
| President | Months Under Trend | Total Months | Percentage Months Under Trend* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obama | |||
| Trump | |||
| * A lower percentage is better | |||