Elite Trade Devastates Working Class
The economic divide, driven by one-way free trade, cripples the working class while enriching elites. Manufacturing jobs disappear as cheap goods flood U.S. markets, mirroring the wage suppression caused by illegal immigration. This system prioritizes low consumer prices, fueling high-abstraction sectors like tech and finance. Consequently, the working class bears the brunt, losing stable employment to global competition. Meanwhile, NGOs and D.C. elites defend this regime, claiming it elevates the U.S. economy. However, the cost is clear: eroded livelihoods and growing inequality. National security risks, like reliance on foreign chips, further expose the flaws. Economic Policy Institute on Job Losses
Job Losses Weaken Working Class Struggles
Free trade agreements have gutted domestic industries. For instance, steel and textile sectors collapsed under foreign competition, leaving entire communities jobless. Meanwhile, other nations impose tariffs, but the U.S. keeps markets open. This asymmetry accelerates the economic divide, as elites thrive on global capital flows. Consequently, working class wages stagnate, and job security vanishes. Furthermore, automation in high-abstraction industries offers no relief, demanding skills most workers lack. Therefore, the system structurally disadvantages those reliant on traditional labor. Brookings on Trade Impacts
Security Risks Harm Working Class
The trade system creates vulnerabilities that hit the working class hardest. For example, reliance on Taiwan for semiconductors threatens supply chains critical to industries like automotive, where many blue-collar jobs remain. When shortages occur, layoffs follow. Additionally, cheap imports undermine local production, further eroding job opportunities. Thus, the working class faces not only economic but also strategic risks. Meanwhile, elites in finance and tech remain insulated, profiting from globalized markets. This imbalance underscores the system’s bias against labor. CSIS on Supply Chain Risks Wealth Transfer Crushes Working Class
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