Why did debates over free trade become politically important in the United States after the 1970s?
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Correct answer: Free trade helped consumers and exporters but raised job-loss concerns
Supporters of free trade emphasized lower prices, export opportunities, and economic efficiency. Critics argued that some workers and communities were harmed by outsourcing, import competition, and downward wage pressure.
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