How Economic Interests and Race Influence Views on Trade

The video explores how public views on free trade are influenced by economic interests and racial perceptions. It highlights that a small percentage of Americans have strong economic interests, while most are influenced by expectations of trade's impact on others. The discussion includes resistance to trade deals, particularly with Mexico and China, and the methodology used to study these perceptions. The research shows that racial depictions in media affect support for trade protection, with less sympathy for African American workers compared to white workers.

What were the findings regarding the representation of different racial groups in political campaign ads?

How did the support for trade protection vary when depicting different racial groups?