I believe that those who have identified as center-left have ignored rural poverty, particularly the effect of unchecked globalization and free trade. When people think of rural America (or any non-urban region in the world), they think of small farms and factory towns. It is those places in which resources are taken advantage of, working conditions are poor, and their jobs are outsourced to even cheaper region. However, many ignore this in favor of supporting the TPP and NAFTA, which give little protection for those in developing nations and outsource even more jobs from small town America.
Rachna Shah
Nov 25, 2017
I agree with you that unchecked globalization has contributed to rural poverty. How would you suggest balancing free trade agreements with reducing rural poverty?
I believe that those who have identified as center-left have ignored rural poverty, particularly the effect of unchecked globalization and free trade. When people think of rural America (or any non-urban region in the world), they think of small farms and factory towns. It is those places in which resources are taken advantage of, working conditions are poor, and their jobs are outsourced to even cheaper region. However, many ignore this in favor of supporting the TPP and NAFTA, which give little protection for those in developing nations and outsource even more jobs from small town America.
I agree with you that unchecked globalization has contributed to rural poverty. How would you suggest balancing free trade agreements with reducing rural poverty?