The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) today highlighted the January Jobs Report as further proof that President Trump’s pro-growth, America First economic policies are delivering real results for American workers and families.
The January report showed the economy gained 130,000 jobs, more than doubling economists’ expectations of 55,000. Job growth was driven entirely by the private sector, with gains in manufacturing, construction, retail, and leisure and hospitality.
“President Trump promised to rebuild the American economy — and the numbers prove he is delivering,” said [RPOF Chairman/Executive Director quote placeholder]. “More jobs, rising wages, falling unemployment, lower prices, and renewed American strength — that’s what leadership looks like.”
Jobs Up, Wages Rising, Unemployment Falling
The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, beating expectations, with unemployment declining among Black and Hispanic workers, and core inflation has fallen to its lowest level in five years.
Prices Are Coming Down
After years of record inflation under the Biden administration, Americans are finally seeing relief:
- Egg prices have dropped more than $3.50.
- Everyday staples such as bread, cheese, chicken, tomatoes, pasta, and bacon have all decreased in price.
- The “Breakfast Basics Index” fell 14% between March and September.
- The “Everyday Essentials Index” — measuring household goods like toothpaste, shampoo, and diapers — declined over the past year.
Gas prices have fallen below $3 per gallon — a four-year low — after reaching a record $4.93 during the Biden administration. Americans are now projected to spend the smallest share of their disposable income on gas in two decades.
Mortgage rates have also declined from above 7% to approximately 6.1%, while national median rent has fallen for six consecutive months.
Investment and Growth Surging
The Atlanta Fed’s fourth-quarter GDP estimate rose to 5.4%, and the Dow recently surpassed 50,000 for the first time ever. Companies are investing trillions into American manufacturing, technology, energy, and AI — creating thousands of new jobs for American workers.
President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut is projected to save or create up to 7.4 million jobs over the next four years, while his tariff policies are expected to raise $2.8 trillion through 2034 and reduce federal deficits by trillions.
The U.S. trade deficit has narrowed to its lowest level since 2009, with exports rising 6% over last year.
