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A recent article from the White House discusses the negative impact of unfair trade policies on American communities. Research shows that job losses related to international trade have led to increased rates of drug overdoses and suicides among workers, especially in areas that depend heavily on industries like manufacturing and mining. Studies indicate a strong link between job displacement due to trade and rising mortality rates from opioid overdoses, highlighting the importance of considering the human cost of trade policies in economic discussions.

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