Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Trump Promotes Tariffs, Trucking Growth During Texas Campaign
Donald Trump began a campaign trip for the November elections.
He visited a truck factory in Denton, Texas, and spoke with workers.
He said tariffs and his manufacturing policies were helping American factories.
Peterbilt said the Denton facility had added 1,000 jobs.
Trump also claimed that heavy-truck shipments were at a record high.
He said changes to emissions rules had helped the trucking industry.
His campaign comes as Republicans are concerned about his falling poll numbers.
Trump also joked that he would drive one of the trucks if the Secret Service allowed it.
Donald Trump began a 32-day midterm campaign with rallies planned in Texas and Oklahoma.
At Peterbilt Motors in Denton, Trump promoted tariffs and manufacturing policies to workers.
Peterbilt said it had added 1,000 jobs at its Denton facility.
Trump claimed heavy-truck shipments had reached the highest level in U.S. history under his administration.
Trump credited tariffs and relaxed emissions rules while seeking to address concerns about his approval ratings.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Peterbilt workers, Peterbilt Motors, and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
- What
- Trump launched a 32-day midterm campaign and promoted tariffs, manufacturing policies, and trucking industry growth.
- When
- On Thursday, ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Where
- At Peterbilt Motors in Denton, Texas, during a broader campaign trip involving Texas and Oklahoma.
- Why
- To promote his administration’s economic policies and address concerns about his declining approval ratings.
- Campaign length
- 32 days
- Election context
- The campaign is aimed at the November midterm elections.
- Denton facility jobs
- Peterbilt said it had added 1,000 jobs.
- Truck shipment claim
- Trump said heavy-truck shipments had reached the highest level in U.S. history under his administration.
- Manufacturing jobs claim
- Trump said the United States had added 60,000 manufacturing jobs this year.
- Wage claim
- Trump said manufacturing workers’ wages had risen by nearly $4,000 since he took office.
- Other attendee
- Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton appeared with Trump.