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A study examines the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement and increased trade competition with Mexico on U.S. factory workers, finding an association with earlier mortality among this group.
The analysis suggests that exposure to intensified import competition contributed to adverse health outcomes for workers in manufacturing sectors, potentially through job displacement, wage pressures, and reduced access to health-promoting resources.
Researchers highlight that the findings indicate a link between trade liberalization and mortality risk, underscoring the broader human health implications of economic policy shifts. The study calls for consideration of health and safety measures, as well as policies to support workers affected by trade-related displacement.