[tbw2]

Is a trade war with China a net positive for American manufacturing or a net negative due to our debts held by them?

[familyop]

"Is a trade war with China a net positive for American manufacturing or a net negative due to our debts held by them?"

There is no net positive for us very soon either way. Our government at all levels is deep in debt. With enough manufacturing, we could work our way out of it. Without, there's no chance due to lack of real products with which to trade.