2020s gubernatorial press release: on Free Trade


Phil Scott: Congress should pass USMCA trade deal

A new, and better, trade agreement--known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)--was put forward, we are still waiting for the agreement to be reviewed, and ratified, by the U.S Congress. Every day that passes before the agreement is ratified in Congress is another day employers, workers and families are not benefiting from the new opportunities it makes possible and the higher standards it sets. We urge Congress to give it prompt consideration and move swiftly forward with ratification.
Source: Gubernatorial press release for 2020 Vermont governor race Jun 20, 2019

Tim Griffin: Applauds USMCA for promoting trade, economic growth

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) promotes free and fair trade, allows for robust economic growth while also expanding market access for Arkansas agricultural products, and incentivizing American manufacturing. I applaud the President and our Federal Delegation for their continued commitment to improve trade, grow jobs, and keep our nation globally competitive.
Source: Lt. Governor press release for 2022 Arkansas governor race Jan 29, 2020

Tammy Murphy: Part of NJ trade delegation to East Asia & Taiwan

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation wrapped up their nine-day Choose New Jersey Governor-led economic mission to East Asia today in Taiwan. The trip reaffirmed the synergistic relationship between New Jersey and Taiwan, partnering with key industry leaders to provide new opportunities for growth across economic, educational, and technological sectors in both regions.
Source: New Jersey Governor's office press release 2023: "East Asia" Oct 21, 2023

Eleni Kounalakis: Newsom: Kounalakis critical to state's interests abroad

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order redesignating Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis as his top representative to advance California's economic interests abroad. Said Governor Newsom, "Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis has been a critical partner in advancing the state's interests abroad and I thank her for her leadership in ensuring that we continue to strengthen our global partnerships to drive economic growth and prosperity in California and beyond."
Source: Gubernatorial press release on 2022 California Governor race Dec 30, 2022

Tim Walz: Agricultural trade mission to Netherlands and Ireland

Gov. Walz announced he will lead a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland, Nov. 16-22, 2024, with stops in the countries' major business centers of Amsterdam and Dublin. The mission will focus on growing Minnesota's exports of goods and services, showcasing the state as a top destination for business investment, developing new partnership opportunities, and strengthening existing ties. This will be the first trade mission led by a Minnesota Governor to these two countries.

Gov. Walz will lead a delegation comprised of representatives from 35 businesses and organizations within Minnesota's medical technology, food and agriculture, environmental technology, and higher education sectors.

"Trade missions provide an opportunity to strengthen international economic ties and lead to direct investment in Minnesota," said Walz. "Both Netherlands and Ireland offer excellent opportunities for Minnesota companies to grow their business in Europe, as well as create new partnerships for the state."

Source: MN Governor press release 2024: "Trade Mission" Jul 19, 2022

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Candidates and political leaders on Free Trade:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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