The fate of the US middle class has taken center stage in political and economic discussions. Donald Trump promises to bring back the well-paying jobs that he says were lost to foreign countries because of misguided federal regulations and trade policies. Hillary Clinton has joined Trump in expressing her doubts about the impact of trade agreements-"I will stop any trade deal that kills jobs or holds down wages, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership"-but she also acknowledges the need to provide the education and training necessary to qualify more Americans for the jobs of the future.
展开▼