I notice a common theme when arguing about labor/wages. Republicans insist if you raise wages, companies are going to go overseas and consumers are going to pay more. But I notice they don't complain when CEO's and VP's pay goes up 1322%. That will be part of this discussion too but the fact is, buying American is important. Here is a good op ed on why
In 2016, the single topic that most likely propelled Donald Trump to the White House by grabbing voters in Midwestern swing states was "free trade," as he repeatedly pointed out the stupidity of promoting offshore manufacturing simply to reduce labor expenses.
He promised to bring manufacturing back to America, and voters in the former manufacturing powerhouses of the Midwest bought his sales pitch. (Sadly, he was so incompetent that his efforts actually made things worse.)
We can't say we want to bring back manufacturing but only want to pay $15 hr. That isn't going to MAGA.
If America Doesn't Implement the "Buy American" Vision Now, the 21st Century Will Be the Chinese Century
(Thom plus logo) Technological independence and repudiating "free trade" are key.A technological arms race is underway right now between China, the United States and Western Europe.The stakes include military superiority, economic prosperity, and the status of being the political and economic...
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In 2016, the single topic that most likely propelled Donald Trump to the White House by grabbing voters in Midwestern swing states was "free trade," as he repeatedly pointed out the stupidity of promoting offshore manufacturing simply to reduce labor expenses.
He promised to bring manufacturing back to America, and voters in the former manufacturing powerhouses of the Midwest bought his sales pitch. (Sadly, he was so incompetent that his efforts actually made things worse.)
We can't say we want to bring back manufacturing but only want to pay $15 hr. That isn't going to MAGA.