America’s economic success depends on translating investment into productive capacity, good-paying jobs, and long-term growth. The construction boom we are seeing across the nation is laying the foundation for a manufacturing resurgence as we bring more jobs back from overseas. In fact, manufacturing employment has surged by nearly 58,000 jobs this year, while goods-producing industries have added 150,000 jobs. America is rebuilding the industrial base that will power our economy and secure our sovereignty.

Scott Bessent highlights the importance of translating investment into productive capacity, job growth, and long-term economic expansion. He points to the current construction boom as a key driver for a manufacturing resurgence and the return of jobs to the US.