Video: U.S. in Midst of ‘Manufacturing Renaissance’ Says Trump

President Donald Trump is highlighting what he calls and "economic revival" as he addresses electrical contractors in Philadelphia.

Oct 10, 2018

President Donald Trump highlights what he calls and "economic revival" as he addresses electrical contractors in Philadelphia.

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