Donald Trump's administration repackages protectionist trade policies as a solution to economic and social decline, portraying them as a return to real, hands-on work that values masculinity. This narrative resonates with a significant portion of the population that feels alienated by globalization, with 80% favoring a return to manufacturing jobs. However, the article hints at underlying issues within this narrative, particularly the absence of women in Trump’s vision of American labor and identity, suggesting that the approach may overlook broader social dynamics.
It is Donald Trump's special ability to paint every issue - even those as dry and unapproachable as global trade policy - in the luster of cultural warfare.
On its merits, it's easy enough to see how this fantasy trades on genuine criticisms of our shredded social fabric and broken economies.
When you sit behind a screen all day, it makes you a woman. Studies have shown this, said Fox News' Jesse Watters.
A poll from last summer found that 80 percent of Americans believe the country would be better off if more of us worked in manufacturing than we currently do.
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