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Job protection tariff is the only remedy to reverse job downsizing and outsourcing
Posted by Steve Miller at 4:33 AM on 19 Mar 2006
Being competitive with exploited Chinese slaves is the trade policy advocated by both Republicans and Democrats. "Protectionism" is a dirty word to them. They advocate "globalization, free trade, and fair trade." That must sound noble to most voters because voters keep reelecting Republicans and Democrats. Being downsized and outsourced doesn't sound noble to me.
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