American Manufacturing and Job Growth

Joe Biden claimed to have brought back American manufacturing and added 800,000 new manufacturing jobs, but most of the job gains are from recovering lost jobs during the pandemic, with only a slight increase from pre-2020 levels.

American Manufacturing Revival at RNC

Sen. JD Vance called for an American manufacturing revival at the Republican National Convention, emphasizing protecting the wages of the nation’s workforce, building factories, and countering Chinese economic dominance.

President Biden's Tariff Proposal on Chinese Steel and Aluminum

President Biden wants to triple tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum to protect American manufacturing and workers from unfair exports. This move is part of his efforts to shore up support in battleground states like Pennsylvania.

Transition to Electric Vehicles

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg emphasizes the inevitable move towards electric vehicles, comparing resistance to them to wanting landline phones forever. He highlights the importance of the U.S. reclaiming its lead in the EV market and ensuring EVs are made in America.