Trump and Sanders Agree, Free Trade Can Be a Raw Deal

The video discusses the complexities of US-China trade relations, highlighting the trade imbalance where the US imports more from China than it exports. This has led to a significant loss of manufacturing jobs in the US. While free trade is supposed to benefit both countries, the reality is more nuanced, with many American workers struggling to find new employment. Potential solutions, such as increasing tariffs or renegotiating trade deals, are explored, but each comes with its own set of challenges. The video concludes that while trade has lowered consumer prices, it has also caused economic hardship for many Americans.

What are the main concerns regarding the trade relationship between the US and China?

How has the trade with China affected American manufacturing jobs?

What are the differing views of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders on trade with China?

What are the potential consequences of raising tariffs on Chinese goods?

In what ways do free traders justify the current trade practices with China?