NAFTA Was the Beginning of America’s Industrial Decline

NAFTA was sold as progress.Lower costs. More trade. Economic growth.And for a while—it worked.But beneath the surface, the structure of the American economy was changing.Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. lost over 5.6 million manufacturing jobs—nearly one-third of the sector.This wasn’t just about jobs.It was about losing capabilities:supply chains, skilled labor, and industrial infrastructure.This video breaks down how NAFTA helped open the door—and how that shift continues to shape today’s Financial Cold War.#NAFTA #FinancialColdWar #Economics #USChina #Manufacturing #TradeWar #EconomicShift #GlobalEconomy #Shorts