I concluded that the trade agreements weren't working as…
“I concluded that the trade agreements weren't working as promised, and was depreciating the wages and the manufacturing base, and the jobs of Americans, and that both needed to change, and Donald Trump was out there. So I went to his rally.”
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He criticizes trade deals for hurting US wages and jobs, urging change and supporting Trump.
In simple terms: Trade deals hurt US workers, need reform.
Advocate fair trade policies.
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- voting decisions
- policy debates
- economic planning
- job creation
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Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports his claim?
- How can trade be reformed without isolationism?
Complex trade impacts; not all agreements are harmful.