With today's news of additional John Deere layoffs, this is only the most recent example of Trump politicizing a situation for electoral gain without addressing deeper economic and technological factors. Simplifying the problem or using it as a talking point will only cause greater pain for the families of laid-off workers and will distract from discussions about how to support affected workers, retraining, or fostering innovation in industries like manufacturing and agriculture.
With today's news of additional John Deere layoffs, this is only the most recent example of Trump politicizing a situation for electoral gain without addressing deeper economic and technological factors. Simplifying the problem or using it as a talking point will only cause greater pain for the families of laid-off workers and will distract from discussions about how to support affected workers, retraining, or fostering innovation in industries like manufacturing and agriculture.