I should also add military hardware to our exports.
“I should also add military hardware to our exports.”
Computer soft ware and airliners
But that is about it
Trump is talking about basic industry, iron steel and manufactured goods.
I think Trump is wrong on automobiles. There are fewer Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford cars but that is made up for at least in part by Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mercedes and Volkswagen having US plants. The Toyota Camry and Tacoma have a higher percentage of US parts than a Ford Taurus.
That said Trump’s basic point is true and this article parses word to hide the truth.