US industry no longer a jobs fix

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The economy is bound to play a huge role in this year's US Presidential election, with both candidates vowing they can get workers and production back up to healthy levels.

The US is responsible for almost a fifth of the world's manufacturing output - second only to China.

But while the death of the US factory has been greatly exaggerated, Michigan's automotive industry is a sound example of how factories have changed beyond recognition.

Jonny Dymond reports from Michigan.

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