As time goes on, they need us less and less. The U.S. is still a major economic power in the world, but the sad truth is that with globalization and rapid development in other countries, our 310+ million people simply aren’t as big a market as we used to be ... in a world of 7-8 billion people.
But isn't 310 million people a big enough market for American manufacturing...
When I walk into a 'dollar' store and look at all that Chinese junk they sell, and realize all that junk used to be made in America by Americans...And it wasn't junk...
In my view all of the 3rd world countries, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam included should have been left out of the World Trade Organization until they reached a balance with us and our European trading partners...They should have their own Trade Organization where they can play on their level playing field...