Trump touts new jobs in auto, tech sectors

President Trump is touting the announcements of new jobs in the auto and tech industries in the country.

The president applauded Navistar Inc., Apple, Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv for creating jobs in the United States after each company announced its plans last week.

“That’s a lot of $$ and JOBS!” Trump tweeted in reference to Hyundai and Aptiv’s joint agreement to work on driverless car technology in the United States. “Great jobs coming back to America”

BIG NEWS by @Hyundai, @Kia, and @Aptiv on a 4 BILLION DOLLAR joint venture to develop autonomous driving technologies in the USA. That’s a lot of $$ and JOBS! Great jobs coming back to America!!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2019

The companies plan to invest a total of $4 billion in the venture, which will be based in Boston, according to a joint press release from the companies.

{mosads}The president also praised Navistar for announcing its plans to construct a manufacturing facility for trucks expected to bring 600 jobs to the San Antonio area.

Navistar will be building a new 250 MILLION DOLLAR truck factory in San Antonio with 600 new jobs. Congratulations San Antonio and Texas! America makes the GREATEST trucks in the world! https://t.co/kp4FICFLcf

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2019

Trump also commended Apple for deciding to build its new Mac Pro in Austin, Texas.

Great news! @Apple announced that it is building its new Mac Pro in Texas. This means hundreds of American jobs in Austin and for suppliers across the Country. Congratulations to the Apple team and their workers! https://t.co/FMrWFq9wcz

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2019

The president has made job growth a central part of both of his presidential campaigns and has pushed for more domestic jobs throughout his presidency.