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    Made in America: Trade policy in the Trump era

    Why trade was one of the biggest issues that got Donald Trump elected. What Americans stand to gain — and lose — by becoming more protectionist. And what really happened to American manufacturing jobs

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    By Madeleine Brand • Nov 24, 2017 • 51m Listen

    In this hour, we talk about why trade was one of the biggest issues that got Donald Trump elected. What Americans stand to gain — and lose — by becoming more protectionist. And what really happened to American manufacturing jobs. We also see how the rest of the world is preparing for a massive shift in US policy, from a microbrewery in Tijuana to a medical manufacturer in Berlin.

    • See the guest list and additional info at America Abroad.

    Photo by Emily Johnson

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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