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why we as a country keep ignoring that is beyond me
originally posted by: seasonal
Well the policy has been "free" trade since after the WW II boom, with tariffs being dropped. So should we try a different thing?
I have grown tired of being told that service jobs are as good as manufacturing. BS, and corps are super interested in keeping the 3rd world labor pools open to exploit. NOT hire a worker that has minimum of protections like in the US.
originally posted by: Riffrafter
a reply to: seasonal
IIdenfonso Guajardo said that Mexico would absolutely walk away from the table if the wall is in the deal.
That makes no sense at all.
They are two completely different things.
I don't see any reasons that discussions about a wall to protect against illegal immigration would have any place in discussions about a trade deal, unless Mexico thinks sending illegal immigrants to the U.S. is a chief export of their country.
I'm with the OP on this - I call BS...
originally posted by: seasonal
Well I have the facts in my possession and history is a great guide. What is your idea of free trade?
We can make sweeping guesses. Of course automation is going to change the way we work, but we are not there yet.
It is coming though, and you (and I) could be 100% right, or 100% wrong or some where in the middle
No one knows what is going to happen.
originally posted by: seasonal
What does equal tax mean?
Does that mean SSI? Does that mean basic worker protections in the areas of safety, environment, and age?
There is nothing wrong with protecting a notions industry.
And it is a fine line indeed.
And corp controlled media is pro "free" trade. They are owned by the benefactors.