Friday, April 29, 2011

6 Million Jobs Lost, 42,000 Factories Closed. It’s time for a National Manufacturing Strategy

Earlier this week I participated in a panel hosted by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) where we discussed the need for a National Manufacturing Strategy with members of ITIF, International Trade Administration and the National Association of Manufacturers.
ITIF’s recent report, “The Case for a National Manufacturing Strategy for the United States”, outlines key arguments for why the U.S. needs to act quickly and boldly to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.
According to the report, manufacturing plays a critical role in the U.S. economy for five key reasons:

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