Trump Hails American Auto Industry Revival, Says More Factories Are Being Built Than Ever Before

United States President Donald Trump has declared that America is experiencing an unprecedented revival in automobile manufacturing, claiming that more auto factories and production plants are being built than at any other time in the country’s history.

Speaking to workers during a visit to the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, on Monday, Trump praised American auto workers for what he described as their role in rebuilding the nation’s manufacturing sector. 

“We’re building more auto factories and more plants than at any time in the history of our country,” Trump told the workers.

The president credited his administration’s economic and trade policies, particularly tariffs on imported vehicles, for encouraging manufacturers to expand production within the United States rather than overseas. He said the renewed investment in domestic manufacturing was creating jobs and strengthening the country’s industrial base. 

Addressing employees at the facility, Trump said American auto workers deserved recognition for helping revive the industry.

“We’re building more auto factories and more plants than at any time in the history of our country,” he repeated, before adding that Michigan now has “a president who stands up for Michigan auto workers and puts America first.” 

Trump also criticised previous administrations, accusing them of allowing manufacturing jobs to leave the United States through trade policies that encouraged companies to move production abroad.

According to him, his administration is reversing that trend by prioritising American workers and domestic manufacturing.

The visit formed part of Trump’s broader effort to highlight his administration’s economic agenda, with a particular focus on reviving manufacturing in key industrial states such as Michigan ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. 

During the event, Trump toured General Motors’ testing facility, viewed several American-made vehicles, including the Corvette and Hummer EV, and reiterated his “America First” economic message. He also pointed to recent investments by General Motors in expanding production in the United States as evidence that manufacturers are responding to his policies. 

However, Trump’s remarks come amid continuing debate over the impact of his tariff policies. While the administration argues that the measures are encouraging companies to manufacture more products in the United States, critics contend that tariffs have also increased costs for manufacturers and consumers, particularly in states with close trade ties to neighbouring Canada. 

Despite the differing views, Trump maintained that the country’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a major resurgence and insisted that his administration remains committed to bringing more factories, investments and jobs back to American soil.