Exports to Mexico in 1998 supported almost a million jobs, up over 350,000 jobs from 1993. Jobs supported by exports pay 13 to 16 percent more than other U.S. jobs. Growth generally helps create jobs, and fair competition and trade create better jobs.
Trade is only one factor in job dislocation in the United States.
The Admisnistration in ensuring that all of out young people and workers have the training and skills they need to compete. Too often, bad news grips the imagination, while good news goes unheard. In a dynamic economy such as ours, it is not surprising to hear of some firms closing shop. However, in a typical month, our country gains a net of over 150,000 jobs. What is surprising is how, virtually everyday, this success passes unnoticed.