Why 'Made In America' Is A Matter Of National Security

Keeping manufacturing jobs in America is good for employment numbers, but it's also a smart move geopolitically, with some important caveats. Peter Coy explains why the Pentagon doesn't want the U.S. military to rely on foreign parts.

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