2020 House elections: on Free Trade


Annie Kuster: For USMCA trade deal after labor, environmental additions

Both of New Hampshire's members of the House, Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, backed the USMCA when the House overwhelmingly approved the measure. Pappas called the deal "a major step forward for our workers, farmers, businesses and economy" and also stressed the labor, environmental protection and drug-pricing provisions backed by Democrats. He said the agreement "will provide New Hampshire businesses with the predictability they need to thrive and grow."

"Cross-border trade is essential to the health of New Hampshire's economy, as so many businesses rely on exporting goods and services to Canada and Mexico," said Kuster after her vote, although she added that she "would have liked to see more robust language to address climate change and reduce carbon pollution across North America."

Source: NH Business Review on 2020 NH-2 House race Jan 16, 2020

Ben McAdams: Long overdue to stand up to China's abusive trade practices

Q: Which are the policies of President Trump's that you think are good?

McAdams: I'm happy that he's taken on China. I think we were long overdue to stand up to some of the abusive trade practices. American companies have not been treated fairly by Chinese companies. And I hear it all the time. That's a stance that he's taken that I support.

Source: Deseret News on 2020 UT-4 House race Feb 28, 2020

Chris Pappas: For USMCA trade deal after labor, environmental additions

Both of New Hampshire's members of the House, Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, backed the USMCA when the House overwhelmingly approved the measure. Pappas called the deal "a major step forward for our workers, farmers, businesses and economy" and also stressed the labor, environmental protection and drug-pricing provisions backed by Democrats. He said the agreement "will provide New Hampshire businesses with the predictability they need to thrive and grow."

"Cross-border trade is essential to the health of New Hampshire's economy, as so many businesses rely on exporting goods and services to Canada and Mexico," said Kuster after her vote, although she added that she "would have liked to see more robust language to address climate change and reduce carbon pollution across North America."

Source: NH Business Review on 2020 NH-1 House race Jan 16, 2020

Darrell Issa: Must stop China from dumping goods & manipulating currency

Issa supports President Trump in fighting California' Sanctuary State Law, and will work with President Trump to fight this lawlessness, as well as hold elected leaders accountable for enforcing this law.
Source: 2020 House CA-49 election campaign website darrellissa.com Oct 27, 2020

Jared Golden: Voted against USMCA trade pacts as no benefit to Maine

The agreement, billed as a replacement to the North American Free Trade Agreement, passed the House of Representatives in December by a vote of 385-41. Maine's two Democratic representatives, Chellie Pingree of the 1st District and Jared Golden of the 2nd District--both of whom have been politically allied with unions--bucked party leaders to oppose the agreement, saying it would not benefit Maine workers.
Source: Bangor Daily News on 2020 House ME-2 race Jan 13, 2020

Michelle Fischbach: Yes to Trump's US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement

While Rep. Max Rose joined a partisan effort to undermine President Trump's United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, Nicole led the effort in the State Assembly to build public support for the USMCA which will benefit American businesses, workers and consumers. In 2018, New York sent over $17 billion in exports to Canada and Mexico and the USMCA will increase economic activity and job creation in the shipping and container port industry on Staten Island and in South Brooklyn.
Source: 2020 NY-11 House campaign website NicoleMalliotakis.com Jul 27, 2020

Randy Feenstra: For trade deals that will lead to new markets for farmers

The first thing we need to do is continue making progress on improving trade deals that open up new markets and allow for more significant exports to traditional partners. Second, we need to continue supporting Iowa's biofuel producers, an area where we've made great progress recently, but where there's still more to do.
Source: KCCI Des Moines on 2020 IA-4 House race Oct 16, 2020

Tim Burchett: Phase One China deal creates fairer trade for America

WTAS: Support for President Donald J. Trump's Phase One Trade Agreement With China

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN): "The Phase One trade agreement boosts exports of American goods and services to China and levels the playing field for American companies looking to do business in China. Thank you @realDonaldTrump and @USTradeRep for standing up to China and creating fairer trade for America!"

Source: WhiteHouse.gov on 2020 TN-2 House race Jan 17, 2020

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2016 Presidential contenders on Free Trade:
  Republicans:
Gov.Jeb Bush(FL)
Dr.Ben Carson(MD)
Gov.Chris Christie(NJ)
Sen.Ted Cruz(TX)
Carly Fiorina(CA)
Gov.Jim Gilmore(VA)
Sen.Lindsey Graham(SC)
Gov.Mike Huckabee(AR)
Gov.Bobby Jindal(LA)
Gov.John Kasich(OH)
Gov.Sarah Palin(AK)
Gov.George Pataki(NY)
Sen.Rand Paul(KY)
Gov.Rick Perry(TX)
Sen.Rob Portman(OH)
Sen.Marco Rubio(FL)
Sen.Rick Santorum(PA)
Donald Trump(NY)
Gov.Scott Walker(WI)
Democrats:
Gov.Lincoln Chafee(RI)
Secy.Hillary Clinton(NY)
V.P.Joe Biden(DE)
Gov.Martin O`Malley(MD)
Sen.Bernie Sanders(VT)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren(MA)
Sen.Jim Webb(VA)

2016 Third Party Candidates:
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Roseanne Barr(PF-HI)
Robert Steele(L-NY)
Dr.Jill Stein(G,MA)
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