Video: Trump's Manufacturing Jobs Promise

CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discusses the future of manufacturing under Donald Trump’s presidency.

Nov 14, 2016

CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discusses the future of manufacturing under Donald Trump’s presidency.

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