Detroit and other car making areas around the Great Lakes wasn't by accident. It took 2 tons of coal to make 1 ton of steel. Both available near Great Lakes some shipped from Canada. North America is where all these come together. Cheap energy, raw materials, and the consumer.
China's lack of energy, raw materials and water shortage will always weigh on China versus U.S.
those who can, do. those who cant, talk about those who can
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