Jobs and the U.S. Economy

Feb 12 2020
Blog

It’s Been Two Years Since Tariffs Were Placed on Solar Panels. What’s Been the Result?

A new International Trade Commission report examines the real-world impact of the trade action.
Jan 10 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Lose 12,000 Jobs in December

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing employment decreased in December, with the sector losing 12,000 jobs, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The bulk of...
Nov 04 2019
Blog

LEARNS Act Would Strengthen Apprenticeship Programs as Valuable Pipelines to Middle Class

Stronger apprenticeship programs support the middle class and the economy.
Jan 24 2019
Blog

Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap—Locally

A Colorado community college invests in its community's future.
Nov 07 2018
Blog

Midterm Results Are In, But 3 Big Manufacturing Questions Remain

Will the 116th Congress capitalize on bipartisan manufacturing opportunities?
Nov 05 2018
Blog

Endowment to America’s Only Textile College Recognizes Importance of U.S. Manufacturing

Investment in America’s only standalone textile college safeguards American textile manufacturing.
Oct 30 2018
Blog

Pence Points to Vocational Training as Bipartisan Opportunity

Vice President Mike Pence spotlights vocational training.
Jan 29 2018
Blog

Ford Gears up for the Future of Auto Manufacturing in America

Ford invests in autonomous vehicles made in America.
Nov 03 2017
Press Release

Factory Jobs Recover in October, But Trade Imbalance Grows as Trump Heads to Asia: AAM Statement

The manufacturing sector grew by 24,000 jobs in October, according to the latest employment data from the Labor Department. The growth, prompted by hurricane recovery, came amid losses in primary...
Jan 10 2017
Press Release

President Obama’s Manufacturing Job Legacy

Obama created 315,000 manufacturing jobs during his second term President Barack Obama is set to give his farewell address in Chicago Tuesday night. His focus is rumored to be on the nation's...