Biden Took Victory Lap During State Of The Union For Strong Manufacturing Sector. Industry Leader Says Trump Deserves The Credit.

The nation’s most influential manufacturing association said former President Donald Trump is responsible for strong performance in the industry after President Joe Biden repeatedly took credit for growth in the sector during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

Biden noted in his speech that the United States has created nearly 800,000 manufacturing positions over the past two years, a claim that aligns with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and marks the fastest job growth in four decades for the sector. He referenced legislative packages such as the CHIPS and Science Act as factors responsible for the growth.

“Where is it written that America can’t lead the world in manufacturing again? For too many decades, we imported products and exported jobs,” Biden asserted. “Now, thanks to all we’ve done, we’re exporting American products and creating American jobs.”

National Association of Manufacturers CEO Jay Timmons responded to the emphasis on the industry by supporting the Biden administration’s legislative agenda while docking him for not supporting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was signed by Trump at the beginning of his administration.