Trump says free trade killed American automaking jobs. That’s not the whole story

Tariffs aren’t going to reverse the loss of auto jobs in the Midwest during the last 30 years. Automation, and a change in American car buyers’ preferences, cost more jobs than bad trade deals.

​ Tariffs aren’t going to reverse the loss of auto jobs in the Midwest during the last 30 years. Automation, and a change in American car buyers’ preferences, cost more jobs than bad trade deals. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN