I said these trade deals are going to be terrible: we're…
“I said these trade deals are going to be terrible: we're going to lose manufacturing jobs, factories abroad; the real wages of Americans are not going to rise. People are coming across the border; it has got to be stopped.”
About This Quote
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Trade deals harming domestic manufacturing and low wages, coupled with immigration, threaten American workers and must be stopped.
In simple terms: Trade and immigration threaten US jobs.
Protect domestic jobs and wages.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- voting decisions
- business strategy
- public protests
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to protect workers without isolation?
- How can immigration be managed responsibly?
Protectionist policies can increase consumer prices and limit global cooperation.