Jaipur, April 22 (NationPress) The Vice President of the United States, J.D. Vance, remarked on Tuesday about the economic hurdles that manufacturing communities in the US have encountered over the past few years.

"Our manufacturing communities have been facing economic challenges for the last few years, and fair trade partnerships are equally important. In India, the US has a friend," stated Vice President J.D. Vance while speaking at an event in Jaipur.

Vance mentioned that he was sharing his insights at the request of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and recounted his upbringing in a once-flourishing manufacturing town that gradually saw the erosion of the middle class due to job losses and factory closures.

"I hail from a longstanding manufacturing town called Middletown. It’s not a huge city like Jaipur, but a respectable town where people have been making things for generations," he shared.

He noted that individuals traveled from nearby hills, including areas like West Virginia, in search of manufacturing employment, prosperity, and the American dream.

Vance also detailed his family's journey growing up in a working-class environment.

"My parents and grandparents raised me in Middletown with values - to work hard, study hard, love God and my country, and to be a good citizen. My grandfather’s job provided a decent wage and a pension. By the time I came along, money was tight, but we managed to make a decent living," he reflected.

The VP noted that his generation witnessed the creation of a robust middle class, highlighting that by fostering an economy centered around production, numerous towns like Middletown were established.

"Governments during those times supported the labor force, and we forged beneficial agreements with national partners to sell American-made goods," he emphasized.

Nevertheless, Vance also addressed the decline that ensued.

"Later, other leaders abandoned the principles that fostered our prosperity. They overlooked the significance of nurturing a productive industrial base. Consequently, we witnessed factories leaving, jobs disappearing, and the economy of towns like mine suffering," he remarked.

"The story of Middletown is my story - millions of Americans have lived through similar experiences. This narrative is my own, but it is hardly unique in America. There were tens of millions of Americans who have become aware of what was happening in their nation, and I believe they have awakened just in time. We aspire to establish favorable agreements with our allies, and we seek recognition of our heritage that instills pride rather than self-loathing and fear," he stated.

Vance underscored that Americans are now conscious of past errors and are dedicated to correcting their course.

"Our President has remained steadfast on these issues for decades. America now has a government that has learned from previous mistakes. President Trump is deeply committed to ensuring Americans have access to good jobs. Today, I bring a clear message: we seek trade partners based on fairness and shared national interests," he declared.

"We are looking for trade deals that are just and rooted in common national interests. We want our heritage to be a source of pride, not self-loathing. President Trump has consistently prioritized these issues for decades. He genuinely cares about ensuring that Americans have opportunities for good jobs," he stated.

He highlighted the necessity of forming partnerships with nations that value workers and share mutual goals.

"Today, I convey a straightforward message: the U.S. is searching for trade partners based on fairness and mutual interest. We desire relationships with countries that respect labor and are committed to building alongside us," he concluded.

Wrapping up his remarks, Vance stated: "We seek partners who acknowledge the historic nature of the moment we are in - to reshape global trade into a system that is open, balanced, stable, and fair. Our partners need not mirror America perfectly, nor must governments operate in an identical manner; they simply need to share a common goal. I believe in India, we do, for the sake of our economy and national security. That’s why I am thrilled to be here today. In India, America has a friend, and we must strengthen our great bonds," he said.