Some of the money that was from growth was used to restart industries also. Social Security is a must for many people today. With most putting into the system. However, it opened the door to the massive welfare state we currently have. And empowered the elites and politicians into the direction of totalitarian rule.We didn't beat China in any trade war. Quite the opposite. All the same, it was taxpayers money taken from them to give to others to try and get their votes.