We've heard a lot of rhetoric lately suggesting that countries like the US are losing valuable manufacturing jobs to lower-cost markets like China, Mexico and Vietnam -- and that protectionism is the best way forward. But those jobs haven't disappeared for the reasons you may think, says border and logistics specialist Augie Picado. He gives us a reality check about what global trade really looks like and how shared production and open borders help us make higher quality products at lower costs.

Augie Picado: The real reason manufacturing jobs are disappearing

The real reason manufacturing jobs are disappearing

Global trade's complexity unveiled: a tail assembly's journey across continents illustrates the intertwined nature of modern manufacturing.

87% of US manufacturing job losses from 2000 to 2010 were due to automation, not offshoring, challenging protectionist views.

Interconnected global manufacturing enhances product quality and reduces costs, exemplified by multi-national aircraft production.