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Skilled tradespeople on a construction site examining a blueprint, with a cityscape in the background, symbolizing the gap between progressive economic policy and practical implementation in the trades.

Progressive Capitalism's Plan for Trades: A Grand Vision Missing a Practical Blueprint

Progressive capitalism presents an ambitious vision for the American economy, but its proposals for skilled trades are a mix of promising goals and frustratingly vague strategies. This article examines the significant gap between political ambition and the realities of running a contracting business or working a job site.

Rick Donovan·March 31, 2026