The economic gains of enforcing U.S. trade laws outweigh by more than 50 times any so-called benefits of allowing artificially low priced goods into the U.S. market, according to a new study released today by the Alliance for American Manufacturing.

“Enforcing the Rules” is a first-of-its-kind look at the consequences of predatory trade practices, like dumping and subsideies, on workers, manufacturers and their communities, and emphasizes the economic benefit of enforcing U.S. trade laws.

A companion video produced by AAM goes on location with workers in the shrimp, steel and furniture industries to hear first hand the damage caused when our trading partners are allowed to break the rules.

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