Summary
In 2025, blue-collar jobs in the United States, which include roles in construction and manufacturing, are declining. Despite President Trump's efforts to boost these industries, data shows continued job losses, with only construction showing slight growth. Other factors affecting these jobs include automation, immigration policies, and tariffs.
Key Facts
- Blue-collar jobs are decreasing in the U.S., affecting industries like manufacturing and construction.
- September's job report showed a drop in blue-collar employment, despite an increase in overall hiring.
- The construction industry added 19,000 jobs in September, but this was not enough to balance out losses in other blue-collar sectors.
- Since January, blue-collar job growth has fallen into negative territory for the first time since the pandemic.
- From April to September, goods-producing industries lost 72,000 jobs, mostly in manufacturing.
- Immigration policies may be reducing the labor supply in construction.
- Tariffs create uncertainty, making companies cautious to hire and causing demand to decrease.
