Manufacturing made a significant economic contribution to the U.S. economy in 2011-2013, accounting for $2.08 trillion to $2.03 trillion of GDP over those years and supporting 9% of all American jobs in 2013. For every $1 spent in U.S. manufacturing, an additional $0.34 is generated for the overall economy, highlighting manufacturing's importance. The document provides statistics on the economic impact of manufacturing and includes references for further information.