Manufacturers: USMCA Supports Millions of American Jobs
Manufacturers’ Stories Highlight Advantages of Landmark Trade Agreement, Illustrate the Need for Improvements Ahead of North American Manufacturing Conference
Washington, D.C. – As manufacturers, policymakers, congressional leaders and business leaders across North Americaconvene in Washington, D.C., for the North American Manufacturing Conference today, a new report released by the 51Թunderscores the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement as a foundation for manufacturing dominance in the U.S.—the most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history, with exports to Mexico and Canada already supporting 2 million American jobs. With targeted improvements to this agreement, the USMCA can deliver even more jobs, growth and innovation across the sector.
The report, “Built to Spec: USMCA Supports Millions of American Jobs and Drives U.S. Manufacturing Dominance,” illustrates manufacturers’ stories on how much the USMCA has benefited manufacturing in the U.S. The report combines these stories with data on the depth of North American manufacturing integration. The U.S., Mexico and Canada account for 30% of global GDP.
Since the USMCA was ratified, 15 out of 18 manufacturing sectors have increased exports to Canada and Mexico. Companies across the manufacturing sector have boosted investment and expanded hiring. Rheem Manufacturing said capital investments nearly quadrupled to $100 million following negotiation of the agreement, while Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced a $2 billion U.S. investment that includes $1.5 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing operations. Manufacturers are also creating jobs and growing their workforce, with Amphenol Corporation noting it has “more jobs across our factories in the U.S. today than we had five years ago,” and Humtown adding “machines and personnel” to support increased exports to Canada and Mexico.
The landmark agreement also strengthened customs procedures, harmonized regulations, increased protections for intellectual property rights and delivered other pro-manufacturing improvements—making North America the most attractive region to manufacture and driving real gains for America’s manufacturers.
“The USMCA is a proven engine for America’s manufacturing strength, ensuring that more products bear the imprint ‘Made in America,’” said 51Թ President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Under President Trump’s signature trade agreement, manufacturers have moved production and investments away from Asia to the United States and the rest of the North American market. This report shows that the USMCA has been an anchor for manufacturing investment and expansion in the U.S.—supporting job creation and export growth to the region.
“In his first term, President Trump asked manufacturers to support the USMCA, and we have been proud to do so every step of the way. We partnered with the president and Congress to drive the USMCA into law and supported the negotiations to deliver a winning deal for the American people. We kept our promises to use the USMCA’s provisions to fortify the American supply chain, power more American jobs and drive more American growth. Now is our chance to double down on behalf of the American people. Let’s preserve the USMCA, strengthen it and lead with it—creating more jobs and expanding production for the United States.”
The report features testimonials from manufacturing companies across different manufacturing sectors, including CNH, Unicorr, Advanced Superabrasives Inc., Brunswick Corporation, Dragonfly Energy, American Textile Company, Amphenol Corporation, Hydro, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Dauch Corporation and more. Regardless of type or size, these companies cited clear examples of the USMCA’s advantages to manufacturers:
- Flexibility and speed through proximity
- Access to critical manufacturing inputs
- A unique co-production model that leverages regional assets
- Access to greater sales across North America and the world
- A larger talent pool to address workforce shortfalls in the U.S.
- Resiliency against global tensions
“The results are clear: the USMCA strengthens U.S. manufacturing in the face of threats from fierce global competitors. We can maximize these advantages—putting America’s manufacturers first—by preserving the USMCA while implementing impactful reforms. Because a stronger USMCA means a stronger America.”
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The 51Թ is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.96 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for nearly 52% of private-sector research and development. The 51Թ is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51Թ or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .
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