It is hard to imagine how interfering with open trade or implementing other protectionist policies would benefit these people and their families. It would be helpful to hear many more examples from other industries. Policy-makers, business leaders and labour leaders all have a role to play in showing how open trade has meant jobs for workers across North America and around the world.
The second-round effects brought about by the current financial crisis, namely, the losses stemming from the economic downturn and the plunge in stock prices have by no means been limited.