Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.
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Overview
This resolution calls for a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, prioritizing the interests of workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment over corporate profits. It advocates for trade agreements that include strong labor and environmental standards, fair wages, and domestic production support. The resolution expresses concern about past trade practices that have led to factory closures, job losses, and environmental damage, and proposes measures to prevent similar outcomes in the future.
Key provisions
- Requires trade agreements to include strong labor and environmental standards with enforcement mechanisms.
- Supports fair wage guarantees across manufacturing and other tradeable sectors.
- Advocates for robust domestic content standards and Buy America requirements.
- Calls for increased development assistance funding to improve worker rights globally.
- Promotes public procurement and infrastructure investment that supports U.S. workers.
- Suggests penalizing companies for offshoring jobs and supply chains.
- Encourages the use of tariffs to counter unfair trade practices and support domestic production.
- Prioritizes access to affordable medicine and protects intellectual property rights.
Who is affected
- Workers
- Consumers
- Independent Farmers
- Small Businesses
- The Environment
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