The article discusses the negative impacts of unfair trade policies on American workers, highlighting the emotional and social consequences these policies have imposed on communities. It cites various studies that provide evidence linking job losses due to international trade to increased rates of drug overdoses, especially among white working-age individuals. Additionally, it points out that economic downturns in the manufacturing and manual labor sectors are associated with higher drug-related mortality rates, demonstrating a concerning relationship between trade policies and public health outcomes.

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