This is a good article. Many of these points were first made more than 30 years ago (as in my article "The Enemy is the Mindset"). It is disappointing that the same outdated framework is still very operative politically today. It is likely to die hard even with the compelling facts. BTW, I did an analysis previously that showed that the perceived pressure on disposable income was caused by the increasing share taken by healthcare and housing costs (both the result of bad policy.) which offset the overall gains in disposable income.
Marty, your article provides a compelling reevaluation of the widely held belief that trade with China decimated American manufacturing. At IntelliSell, our analyses indicate that while globalization and China’s WTO accession did impact certain sectors, the broader decline in manufacturing employment is more attributable to factors like automation and shifts in consumer demand. 
Your emphasis on the multifaceted nature of manufacturing job losses aligns with our findings. It’s crucial to recognize that while trade played a role, technological advancements and productivity gains have been significant drivers of change in the manufacturing landscape.
Thank you for shedding light on this nuanced topic and challenging prevailing narratives.
—IntelliSell Team
Transforming market noise into strategic intelligence for manufacturers
This is a good article. Many of these points were first made more than 30 years ago (as in my article "The Enemy is the Mindset"). It is disappointing that the same outdated framework is still very operative politically today. It is likely to die hard even with the compelling facts. BTW, I did an analysis previously that showed that the perceived pressure on disposable income was caused by the increasing share taken by healthcare and housing costs (both the result of bad policy.) which offset the overall gains in disposable income.
Marty, your article provides a compelling reevaluation of the widely held belief that trade with China decimated American manufacturing. At IntelliSell, our analyses indicate that while globalization and China’s WTO accession did impact certain sectors, the broader decline in manufacturing employment is more attributable to factors like automation and shifts in consumer demand. 
Your emphasis on the multifaceted nature of manufacturing job losses aligns with our findings. It’s crucial to recognize that while trade played a role, technological advancements and productivity gains have been significant drivers of change in the manufacturing landscape.
Thank you for shedding light on this nuanced topic and challenging prevailing narratives.
—IntelliSell Team
Transforming market noise into strategic intelligence for manufacturers