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To: RC one
The more important question is, how many US jobs have been lost as a result of this "free trade" policy.

How many US jobs would be lost if we couldn't export that $236 billion worth of goods to Mexico?

5 posted on 01/15/2017 3:36:03 PM PST by Lurking Libertarian (Non sub homine, sed sub Deo et lege)
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To: Lurking Libertarian
Maybe none. There might be a net gain.

Parts go from the US to Mexico. ($236 billion)

Mexico puts them together and ships them back to the US. ($295 billion).

If you stop sending the parts to Mexico and have them assembled here you have lost no jobs. In fact, you have gained jobs.

11 posted on 01/15/2017 3:45:35 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Not a Romantic, not a hero worshiper and stop trying to tug my heartstrings. It tickles! (pink bow))
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To: Lurking Libertarian

BMW X5’s are assembled in Spartanburg, but most parts are imported. My Honda CRV was assembled in Mexico.


13 posted on 01/15/2017 3:46:08 PM PST by buckalfa (I am deplorable.)
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To: Lurking Libertarian

How many jobs would be gained if we stopped importing from Mexico and repatriated industry in the good ole USA? Hmmm?


45 posted on 01/15/2017 6:58:44 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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