>That depends upon what it is you try of course....and your friend was tricked by Trump (and perhaps brainwashed by Russian propaganda) into voting against his own interests.

HRC supported NAFTA.
Trump opposed it.
How in the world would NAFTA have helped him?


>>. And look - times have changed just a little bit since 1945 right? Perhaps switching from manufacturing to importing might of been wise. (of course always easy to say things like that AFTER the fact) -- but you get my point right?
No, I don't get your point.
They were innovative and kept their products fresh.
The products they make are in demand and they were doing well until the Chinese decided to enter the market with cheaper versions. The Chinese run a state-sponsored version of capitalism. The state subsidizes companies, allowing them to make products cheaper than we can here.





You can't necessarily operate a business in 2018 like you did in 1945 -- or possibly even be in the same business.