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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Unpacking Global Trade and Its Discontents

This chapter examines contemporary societal issues surrounding protests, the implications of tariffs, and the dynamics of global trade, particularly between the U.S. and Mexico. The discussion critiques the role of multinational corporations in exacerbating income disparities and highlights the contradictions between free trade agreements and immigration policies. It further explores the challenges faced by migrant workers and the broader consequences of capitalist strategies on labor dynamics and class struggle.

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