Manufacturing is still a dominant force in the United States

Contrary to the belief that manufacturing employment is in decline in the United States, American manufacturing is thriving. The United States accounts for a greater share of global manufacturing output than Japan, Germany, and South Korea combined. Although manufacturing employment has declined, it is largely due to increased productivity. Americans are able to produce more with fewer people, making them incredibly efficient manufacturers. Moreover, the United States exports high-tech goods, such as machinery and aerospace equipment, to other manufacturing powers like China, Germany, and Japan.