Meanwhile, they hired 47,045 workers in Mexico, says a report for the International Labour Organization. Free trade supporters contend it has strengthened the economy and new export-related jobs have offset manufacturing job losses. Any benefits that we've had from free trade agreements have to do with our dollar. Restraint of competition fosters inefficiency.
Protectionism has to be a thing of the past.
No, especially in the manufacturing area. A friend lost her job in a factory after 18 years of working. He husband's plant closed down after 20 years. A friend I have where I live lost his job after 12 years. Free trade is good for Canadian industry.