This is classical crony capitalism.
Regulation increases costs of domestic production, while simultaneously creating opportunity to outsource production to areas where regulatory costs are not included in the cost of production.
It’s tough to argue against environmental regulations, for instance. It’s tough to argue for higher prices. But in this case, the cause of the high prices is not what we’re being told (i.e. potential tariffs).
You’re right, Hillary will simultaneously make the “price” argument - and on the other side decry “big business greed” on unemployment. She will also be taking money from those who make a lot of money on “outsourcing” us manufacturing.
It’s a tough row to hoe. But I think the destruction of the middle class manufacturing job base is so great that the electorate will call BS on it. We’ll see.
“the destruction of the middle class manufacturing job base”
And there’s the simple refutation talking point that needs to be used:
“Hillary and the democrats are for the destruction of the middle class manufacturing job base.”