Politicians often campaign on promises to increase manufacturing jobs. In the United States today, the manufacturing sector employs about _____ percent of workers.

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The manufacturing sector in the United States employs about 10 percent of workers. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant shift in the U.S. economy from manufacturing to services, leading to a decrease in manufacturing jobs as a percentage of total employment.

Politicians Often Campaign on Promises to Increase Manufacturing Jobs