President-elect Donald Trump voiced strong support for union dockworkers, emphasizing that the financial savings from automation do not outweigh the distress and harm caused to American laborers, particularly Longshoremen.
In his statement, Trump noted, "I've studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it. The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers." His focus remains on advocating for job preservation in the face of increasing automation at ports.
Trump criticized foreign shipping companies for prioritizing profits over American jobs, stating, "They shouldn't be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt. They've got record profits, and I'd rather these foreign companies spend it on the great men and women on our docks than machinery." This highlights his view on the moral obligation of businesses to support local employment.
Demonstrating a shift in typical Republican ideology, Trump’s comments signal a pushback against automated practices that threaten jobs, representing a notable alignment with the labor movement against business interests that have historically defined his party's stance.
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