Manufacturing's Demise is Fake News: While American manufacturing has significant global competition and domestic policy challenges, it remains a massive and vital part of the U.S. economy.

The article reflects on contribution of the manufacturing industries towards economic growth of the U.S. It mentions competition and domestic policy challenges faced by the industry; and concerns regarding a STEM skills gap between workforce needs of manufacturers and qualifications of applicants. It also reflects on innovation as the key to productivity which in turn acts as a key to higher living standards.