In 2008, the U.S. economy was rated the most competitive in the world. Since then, it has fallen to 7th place.
Lamar Smith: “In 2008, the U.S. economy was rated the most competitive in the world. Since then, it has fallen to 7th place.”
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Smith notes the decline in U.S. economic competitiveness since 2008.
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