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Do you think the United States is still productive or competitive in manufacturing from a world class standpoint?

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Do you think the United States still productive or competitive in manufacturing from a world class standpoint?
According to USATODAY.com April 20, 2007, United States remains the foremost manufacturer in the world with an industrial output of $2,696,880 million. The main products are steel, petroleum, cars and vehicles, telecommunication, chemicals, aerospace, chemicals, electronics, consumer goods, wood, and mining. However, ...

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