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David McCormick: “In the near term, say the next five, maybe even 10 years, it…”

Featuring: David McCormick, Republican | U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania

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Industry, Security, and Community: Senator David McCormick on the Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel Deal

Published | Video Starts at 39:59

So it's going to have a huge set of implications for the workforce, for all of us. Pennsylvania's got some unique angles of that. I think ironically, In the near term, say the next five, maybe even 10 years, it seems to be net positive for blue collar skilled labor, skilled workers. because building the data centers, building the platforms, the energy platforms, all of this requires people who build stuff. So welders, pipe fitters, steam fitters, electricians, mechanics. These jobs are growing. (39:59–40:09)

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Asserts that AI will be net positive for blue-collar skilled labor in the next 5-10 years.

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