People say free trade causes dislocation. In actual fact, it's the lowering of trade barriers that causes the dislocation.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Beneficial in theory, so-called free trade agreements far too often have been detrimental to the United States economy and the manufacturing sector that forms its central pillar.
Economically, unfair trade will benefit nobody in the long run, as poorer countries will be bled totally dry and will become unable to produce anything.
Globalization and free trade do spur economic growth, and they lead to lower prices on many goods.
I'm quite an advocate of free trade.
Likewise, free trade does not, as evidenced in CAFTA, mean fair trade.
My overall message for labor members is... that we understand that the benefits of trade are clear, but the disruption and the dislocation are painfully concentrated and we can't ignore them.
I'm not opposed to free trade if it's fair trade. But I am opposed to bad trade deals.
American consumers benefit from free trade and investment.
Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.
I think bolstering free trade is a boon to the dollar.