<p>In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, hosted by Veryable, the focus is on American industry and its critical role in national independence and economic self-determination. The guest, John Gardner, author of &#39;Manufacture Local&#39; and a seasoned professional in precision machining, discusses the historical significance of localized production in the US and its implications today. Highlights include the socio-economic impact of outsourcing, the importance of manufacturing for national security, and the need for a reformed tariff policy. Gardner criticizes economists like Milton Friedman for their detrimental free trade policies and advocates for a return to the founding fathers&#39; vision of financing the government through tariffs rather than income taxes. Key historical insights and modern policy recommendations are discussed, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the necessity and benefits of revitalizing American manufacturing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today</p><p>00:15 Meet John Gardner: Author of &#39;Manufacture Local&#39;</p><p>00:43 The Historical Context of American Manufacturing</p><p>01:52 John Gardner&#39;s Personal Journey in Manufacturing</p><p>04:44 Challenges and Realities of Modern Manufacturing</p><p>06:08 The Impact of Policies on Manufacturing</p><p>08:30 The Importance of Manufacturing for National Sovereignty</p><p>15:01 Current State of US Manufacturing</p><p>16:52 Tariffs and Industrial Policy</p><p>22:57 The Importance of Manufacturing Independence</p><p>23:35 World War II: A Manufacturing Miracle</p><p>24:39 Challenges in Modern Manufacturing</p><p>27:23 The Ideological Shift: Milton Friedman and Free Trade</p><p>32:01 The Case for Tariffs and Economic Security</p><p>33:21 Historical Context of Tariffs in the U.S.</p><p>38:48 The External Revenue Service: A New Vision</p><p>45:30 Conclusion and Future Directions</p><p><br></p><p>Links</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Manufacture-Local-America-Manufacturing-Superpower/dp/B0D99MFT1L" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Manufacture Local (Amazon)</a></p><p><a href="https://johngardnerauthor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">John Gardner</a></p><p><a href="https://sustainment.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.veryableops.com/navigating-trump-2-0">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Trump 2.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.veryableops.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revitalizing US Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://company.veryableops.com/create-profile">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up on the Veryable Platform ⁠⁠</a></p>