Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Than Pre-WWII, Says Lawmaker

Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks about the alarming drop in the manufacturing industry over the past decade. The Senate is set to vote on the “Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act” today. (0:37)

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U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab at the Woodrow Wilson Center

In addressing scholars on globalization and trade policy, Ambassador Schwab refutes claims that outsourcing is hurting the U.S. economy, citing 1.8 million jobs gained, and a 64% increase in manufacturing capacity. (0:48)
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