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How NAFTA Broke American Politics
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NAFTA was signed in 1993, significantly impacting American politics and industry; Master Lock's Milwaukee plant closed in March 2024, ending nearly 1,300 union jobs; Milwaukee's manufacturing jobs dropped by over 80% since 2000; NAFTA led to increased income inequality and weakened labor unions; In 2016, Trump won Rust Belt states by criticizing NAFTA; Biden's 2020 campaign focused on jobs and manufacturing; Labor union membership fell to 6% since NAFTA; Senator Tammy Baldwin has consistently opposed free trade deals; The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement aimed to improve labor rights but has seen limited success; The article highlights the ongoing struggles of former Master Lock workers and the broader implications of trade policies on American workers.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/magazine/nafta-tarriffs-economy-trump-kamala-harris.html