2022 OK Senate race: on Free Trade

James Lankford: Opposed bipartisan China competition bill as unfocused

Lankford believes the bill was not focused enough on combatting and competing with China, and doesn't give enough power to private businesses. "The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is not focused, strategic or affordable," Lankford said. "We should partner universities with private businesses to spark innovation, increase our own development of critical minerals, aggressively negotiate trade agreements around the world and isolate Chinese companies for their clear human rights violations." Source: The Norman Transcript on 2022 Oklahoma Senate race Jun 9, 2021

Kendra Horn: Called for a vote on Trump trade deal, joining Republicans

Horn joined the six Oklahoma Republicans on a news release about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Horn has been pushing for a vote on USMCA for months. Along with 13 other Democrats, Horn signed a letter to Pelosi in July stating that it was "imperative that we reach a negotiated agreement early in the fall. Canada and Mexico are by far our most important trading partners, and we need to restore certainty in these critical relationships that support millions of American jobs." Source: The Oklahoman on 2022 Oklahoma Senate race Dec 5, 2019

Madison Horn: Increase international technological collaboration

Modernize government systems to account for accelerated technological advancements
Evaluate current corporate and consumer data privacy and antitrust policies and regulations
Leverage global alliances to increase international technological collaboration
Address economic policy being hindered by lack of investment in cloud computing and blockchain technology
Invest in offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities with heightened attention on China and Russia

Source: 2022 Oklahoma Senate campaign website MadisonHorn.com Aug 24, 2022

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