Overall I think you would be hard pressed to find a consensus of research or data that would back up the idea that more global trade hasn't been a significant net benefit to the US since the end of WW2. Obviously some areas of greater successes and failures along the way though.
You description of the nature of trade deficits here seems overly simplistic. There have been many efforts to rock the boat over the years, especially with regards to China.
Deals shouldn't exist in amber, NAFTA needs modernization for example.
It is overly simplistic, and I agree that things should change as circumstances do. I also agree that trade has largely been a net favorable to the US. Why can't it be better?