For Immediate Release: Oct. 2, 2026
Washington, D.C. — U.S. factories gained 9,000 jobs in September, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.
Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul said:
“Manufacturing’s slow but steady job growth since the beginning of the year has been a real bright spot. Even though factory construction has cooled a bit since its peak, that investment is converting into job opportunities, and it should continue to do so for years to come.
“The biggest threat to manufacturing is China’s massive industrial overcapacity, which is already shocking the European Union. Steel, autos, microelectronics — you name it — China is coming for these jobs; it’s up to Congress and the Administration to defend our industries.”
As Chinese autos flood the global market, there is growing support for the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which would ban them from the U.S. market. The bipartisan legislation passed unanimously through the Senate Commerce Subcommittee in July, but time is running out for passage this year.
U.S. manufacturing has gained 58,000 jobs since December 2025, when factory employment dropped to its most recent nadir.
