Leaders such as Henry Clay promoted a stronger base for domestic manufacturing.
A decade ago, Taiwan controlled the computer components market and relied on domestic manufacturing.
The boom is evident in an economy that has put financial speculation and conspicuous consumption ahead of domestic manufacturing.
Mexico has a rich history of domestic and multinational manufacturing.
Oil companies had never qualified for the export tax break, but were included in the definition of "domestic manufacturing."
The tax cut for domestic manufacturing would be worth about $65 billion.
Innovative Controls' move is also a less ringing endorsement of domestic manufacturing than it appears to be at first glance.
House Democrats are working to increase domestic manufacturing and create new jobs in America.
The newspaper cited the weak dollar and improved efficiency as having made domestic manufacturing more competitive.
The tax is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing and reduce luxury imports.