One can see the results of those policies in hundreds of communities around my State. As one might expect, our largest communities--places like Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay--lost thousands of jobs as a result of those trade policies, most notably NAFTA and permanent most-favored-nation status for China.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trade policies like NAFTA and trade status with China caused job losses in major Wisconsin communities.
- In plain terms
- Trade deals caused jobs to disappear in big cities like Milwaukee and Madison.
- What can you take from it?
- Trade policies directly impact local employment levels.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives job loss in manufacturing?
- How should communities respond to policy changes?
Another view
The quote attributes job loss solely to trade policy without mentioning automation or other factors.
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