Parties Embrace Industrial Policy But Questions Remain About Benefits for Workers

Democrats and Republicans are embracing industrial policy through major investments in sectors like manufacturing and clean energy.

It's unclear if these policies will benefit workers who have been historically excluded from economic opportunity.

Workforce training systems are struggling to keep up with demand for skilled workers in growing industries.

Investments in childcare and other supports are needed so more workers can access training for high-demand jobs.

The success of industrial policy should be measured not just by global competitiveness but by improvement in workers' lives.