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How Trump’s Trade Policies Reshaped American Jobs | Workforce Workshop

Episode Summary

What impact did Trump’s trade policies really have on American jobs? In this episode of Workforce Workshop, Im your host Chiraz Kelly and lets breaks down how former President Donald Trump's trade strategies—tariffs, trade wars, and the USMCA—transformed the U.S. employment landscape across manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and retail.

Episode Notes

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

• Tariffs on Chinese goods and their ripple effect
• Winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing
• The agricultural backlash and billion-dollar subsidies
• Supply chain disruptions in the tech industry
• Retail price hikes and consumer consequences
• How the USMCA impacted auto and labor sectors
• Long-term takeaways for workforce development and global trade

Whether you’re in business, politics, or job hunting, this episode unpacks the real-world implications of trade policy on employment in America.