An economic analyst has argued that US tariffs on Chinese goods are unlikely to restore lost manufacturing jobs, urging policymakers to rethink protectionist strategies.
AL JAZEERA
An economic analyst has said that US tariffs on Chinese goods will not bring back manufacturing jobs, despite ongoing political claims that protectionist measures will boost domestic industry. Writing in Al Jazeera, the commentator argued that the global shift in supply chains and automation has permanently altered the nature of manufacturing employment.
“The idea that tariffs can reverse decades of job losses ignores the reality of modern production,” the author wrote.
Instead of relying on punitive trade measures, the article recommends investment in technology, education, and worker retraining to prepare Americans for the future of work. The piece also warns that tariffs may lead to higher consumer prices and trade tensions without significantly improving employment figures.
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