How, Exactly, Does Trade Bring Prosperity?

I work for a labor union in the aerospace industry. We are 100% in favor of trade. We make products the rest of the world wants to buy.

With increased trade we expect more prosperity. Instead, we see the American economy de-industrializing and job security at historic lows. So, what's going wrong? Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Jan 11, 2012 - 8:07 PM PST
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Jan 15, 2012 - 5:13 PM PST

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Free trade policies create trade deficits because they are designed to protect U.S. companies who want to move production to countries that ignore human rights, punish ... More »

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