House Ways and Means Chairman Committee Says Protectionism Is a Mistake

House Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., told Worcester, Massachusetts, journalists, that there once were more union manufacturing jobs in Worcester, that provided stability and a good standard of living. Now, the rapid advancement of technology and globalization are challenges, he said. But, he added, "I don't think you can tell the young people here in the city of Worcester ... that globalization is going to retreat. So I think protectionism in terms of trade is a mistake, and I think the idea we can't compete in the international trade arena is a mistake."