Trump Administration Touts Labor Day Gas Price Drop, Wages Up/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Trump administration marked Labor Day by touting the lowest holiday gas prices since 2020 and blue-collar wage growth of 1.4%. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer credited President Trump’s “America First” policies, including tax relief and energy expansion. Analysts, however, noted OPEC’s role in driving gas prices down.
Trump Labor Day Economy Quick Looks
- Lowest Labor Day gas prices since 2020 reported nationwide
- Blue-collar wages up 1.4%, consumer confidence rising
- Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer credits Trump’s America First policies
- Administration points to no taxes on tips, overtime, Social Security
- Focus on apprenticeships and Pell Grant expansion for workers
- CNN analysts cite OPEC’s production boost as factor in gas prices
- Trump emphasizes long-term investments in trades, law enforcement, shipbuilding
- S&P 500 shows longest winning streak in years
- Chavez-DeRemer on 50-state worker tour, appearing in PA parade
- Administration frames agenda as reclaiming Labor Day for workers
Trump Administration Touts Labor Day Gas Price Drop, Wages Up
Deep Look
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration celebrated Labor Day 2025 by pointing to positive economic indicators — including falling gas prices, wage growth, and rising consumer confidence — as evidence of its success in strengthening American workers through “America First” policies.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, appearing on Fox News’ Fox & Friends, highlighted a 1.4% increase in blue-collar wages alongside reports of the lowest Labor Day gas prices since 2020. She argued the administration’s combination of deregulation, tax relief, and energy expansion was fueling the trend.
“We’re seeing real wages up. We’re seeing blue-collar wages up. Consumer confidence is up,” Chavez-DeRemer said. “He [Trump] is reclaiming Labor Day through the America First policies.”
Gas Prices: A Political Win, But Analysts Differ
The White House framed the holiday pump relief as a sign of Trump’s economic stewardship. But some analysts credit international developments. Rebecca Babin, senior energy trader at CIBC Private Wealth, pointed to Saudi-led OPEC’s increased oil production as a driving factor in lower prices.
Despite debate over the causes, the optics of cheaper fuel come as a political boost for Trump, who has long promised to deliver affordable energy to Americans.
America First: Worker-Focused Agenda
Chavez-DeRemer emphasized that the administration’s agenda goes beyond short-term relief, pointing to new tax measures signed into law:
- No tax on tips
- No tax on overtime
- No tax on Social Security benefits
She also spotlighted Trump’s push for one million active apprentices, Pell Grant expansion, and investments in skilled trades.
“I was just in New England talking to shipyard builders and firefighters. People are excited about the investments the president is making,” she said.
Market Momentum
Alongside wage and fuel data, the administration noted that the equal-weight S&P 500 has logged its longest winning streak in years, underscoring broader economic momentum. While the White House points to deregulation and fiscal packages as key drivers, skeptics argue external factors like OPEC’s output decisions and global demand shifts play an outsized role.
Labor Day Tour Across 50 States
Chavez-DeRemer continues her 50-state tour engaging directly with workers, attending parades and community events. On Monday, she joined a Labor Day parade in Pennsylvania, framing the administration’s efforts as a way to reconnect policy with the day’s meaning.
“The president wants one million active apprentices, so I’m on the ground talking to trades, law enforcement, firefighters,” she said. “Every one of these policies is about honoring the American worker.”
The Big Picture
The administration’s message was clear: Trump’s leadership is creating a worker-first economy. While analysts debate the precise causes behind falling gas prices, the combination of wage growth, consumer confidence, and market stability gives the White House a compelling Labor Day talking point.
For Trump, who has often tied his political identity to jobs and wages, the day was less about speeches and more about projecting evidence that his policies are delivering for ordinary Americans.
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