Effects of Globalization on American Workers

Discussion Forum Four: Does Free Trade Hurt American Workers?
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Discussion Forum Four: Does Free Trade Hurt American Workers?
To many Americans, globalization sounds like a splendid and productive idea, while it has been and will always be a wrong move to some. According to Ritzer and Dean (2019), it refers to the interdependence between cultures and national borders, leading to the widespread integration of goods and technology, jobs, and financial products. Globalization has several effects on American workers, especially those who are lowly skilled. The essay will look into these effects and arguments in support of and against globalization.
One way globalization affects American workers is lower pay for workers with little to no skills. When workers take American jobs from other countries willing to take them at lower pay, American workers with little to no skills suffer the most (YouTube, 2023). Another way globalization affects American workers is the increase in wages for highly skilled workers, widening the gap between educated workers and...