Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation recognizing National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2025, celebrating a state manufacturing sector that her office said supports more than 290,000 jobs.
What the governor’s office said
According to the governor’s office, manufacturing accounts for nearly 16% of Alabama’s gross domestic product, with economic output above $50 billion last year, citing National Association of Manufacturers data. The sector includes more than 4,000 enterprises, from automotive and aerospace to metals and kitchen appliances, and average annual manufacturing wages exceed $85,000.
The office said Alabama’s exports reached $26.8 billion in 2024, the second-highest annual figure for the state, with motor vehicles as the top category. Alabama ranks as the No. 2 auto-exporting state.
“From motor vehicles and rockets to aircraft and steel, Alabama manufacturers are producing the goods that move the world.”
Ellen McNair, Alabama Secretary of Commerce
Why it matters for Made in USA
State proclamations do not change any law, but they are a useful scoreboard. Alabama’s numbers show what a strong manufacturing base looks like: well-paid jobs, rural and urban plants, and goods that are shipped worldwide.
It is also a reminder that many USA plants are run by global companies. The cars Alabama exports are built by USA workers in USA factories, whatever the brand’s home country. When shoppers look at origin, the factory and the parts matter more than the logo, and that is exactly how the FTC’s Made in USA standard is written.
FAQ
When is National “Made in the USA” Day?
Alabama’s proclamation recognized National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2025.
How many manufacturing jobs does Alabama have?
The governor’s office said manufacturing supports more than 290,000 jobs across the state.
What is Alabama’s top export?
Motor vehicles, according to the governor’s office. Alabama ranks No. 2 among states for auto exports.
Source & credit
Originally published by the Office of the Governor of Alabama on July 2, 2025: Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day