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Trump Touts Economic Policies at Texas Manufacturing Plant
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In Short: President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, emphasizing the economic benefits of his administration's policies.
While speaking to factory workers and company leadership, Trump praised the addition of 1,000 jobs at the Denton facility, attributing the growth to trade protections, tax cuts, and deregulation.
White House officials and Peterbilt leadership credited these trade barriers with driving significant growth, allowing the company to expand its North Texas plant and add over 1,000 local manufacturing jobs.
The president highlighted how these measures had reversed a decade-long trend of heavy truck manufacturing moving overseas, compelling auto and commercial vehicle makers to invest in American assembly lines.
During his remarks, Trump also addressed national economic data, noting recent job gains in the manufacturing and construction sectors as evidence of a resurgence in American manufacturing.
The speech served as a platform to build momentum for the upcoming midterm elections, with Trump delivering an enthusiastic endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
Peterbilt Motors emphasized the loyalty of its workers and the company to the country, aligning with Trump's message of supporting domestic production and the 'Made in America' agenda.
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- “Workers like you and companies like this have always been loyal to our country,” Trump said.
- At another point, while acknowledging debates over employment figures, Trump referenced recent job gains in the manufacturing and construction sectors as evidence that long-term industrial investment is shifting back to the United States.
- OAN Staff Brooke Mallory 4:00 PM – Thursday, October 1, 2026 President Donald Trump delivered an address at the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas, using the venue to highlight his administration’s economic policies, uplift GOP Senate hopefuls and champion a resurgence in American manufacturing.
- Central to the address was the impact of trade measures enacted in late 2025, specifically the 25% tariffs imposed on foreign medium- and heavy-duty trucks as well as non-compliant vehicle components under the USMCA trade agreement.