The document discusses trade issues facing the US economy such as persistent trade deficits, currency manipulation by other countries, and their use of border adjustable consumption taxes. It argues these unfair trade practices have cost the US economy jobs and GDP growth. The Coalition for a Prosperous America is introduced as advocating for balanced trade and a national manufacturing strategy to address these problems and eliminate the trade deficit to create more American jobs and growth. Specific unfair trade practices like state-owned enterprises and subsidies are also outlined.