I think that when it comes to issues of trade, I think it…
“I think that when it comes to issues of trade, I think it is important for us to be in favor of trade, but I also think it is important to make sure that we are putting in place the labor standards, the environmental standards, that are going to provide some of a fighting chance for American workers.”
About This Quote
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Balancing free trade with strong labor and environmental protections benefits American workers.
In simple terms: Trade should protect workers and the environment.
Support trade, enforce standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- legislative hearings
- business negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can standards be enforced without harming competitiveness?
- What trade-offs are acceptable for worker safety?
Trade can increase costs for consumers.