> Why in the face of globalization (and now increased automation) the U.S. continues to have an effectively open-door policy to low-skill workers This implies

> Why in the face of globalization (and now increased automation) the U.S. continues to have an effectively open-door policy to low-skill workers This implies that the U.S. is a victim, and not an active participant and benefiter of this system (globalization and increased automation).