AAM recently attended an event hosted by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) commemorating the release of their new report, The Case for a National Manufacturing Strategy. This report is an important contribution to the discussion about the decline of our manufacturing base, the implications for our economic and national security, and the case for implementing a national manufacturing strategy. According to ITIF:

U.S. manufacturing is in crisis, with almost 6 million jobs lost and 42,000 factories closed over the last decade. Even worse, we are losing know-how and ultimately control over our future. While the U.S. retains important strengths, U.S. manufacturing competitiveness is slipping rapidly. There is no reason to resign ourselves to defeat or to sugarcoat the challenges we face. We possess the tools, talent, and resources to revive manufacturing. But to do so we need a national strategy for manufacturing renewal. This report explains the five key reasons why we need to act quickly and boldly to revitalize our manufacturing sector.

Click here to read the full report.