International Trade and American Jobs
The United States has seen excellent news on job creation in recent months. In the past two months,
over 500,000 new jobs have been created. While the economy and labor markets continue to improve,
many Americans are still worried about finding a job. Some observers believe that job growth has
lagged because American jobs are being sent overseas, while others have suggested that Americans
would benefit if companies were restricted from employing foreign workers abroad. There are also
those who contend that American companies are jeopardizing U.S. economic health by doing business
abroad. What is the real story about how trade impacts our economy and labor markets? Do open
markets ultimately benefit the U.S. economy?