trade wars
US firms told 'take UK jobs home'
GEORGE Bush's administration has called on US companies in Britain to relocate jobs to America in an astonishing move that could trigger a major trade war.
US-based multinationals have been told they will receive compensation from American trade authorities if they cancel contracts in Britain and take jobs home, according to CBI director-general Digby Jones. [more]
This is such a pathetic attempt at keeping jobs in America. More magical thinking from the Bushies. They are pissing into a major gale force wind. Like the steel tariff, the net effect will more jobs lost. |