My point is that our standard of living, employment level, or economic security has almost nothing to do with the economies of other countries - whether rich or poor.
Our problems are internal. Taxes too high, regulations too stupid, government too bloated etc.
The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,
But in ourselves
I’m not immune to the impact of the things you mention. I agree with it. That is not the whole problem though.
We talk of free trade and deal with a major trade partner that does not play on a level playing field with us.
It really is insanity, what we’ve allowed to take place.