Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites: on Free Trade

Bernie Moreno: Only support trade agreements that put American jobs first

We need to promote trade agreements that are both free and fair so that Ohio's companies and workers can benefit from selling their great products all over the world. That is why we need to be vigilant to ensure a level-playing field for American companies and workers. I will only support trade agreements that put American jobs first, especially Ohio jobs. Source: 2022 Ohio Senate campaign website BernieMoreno.com Dec 24, 2021

Cheri Beasley: Common sense policies on tariffs, expand markets for farmers

As Senator, Cheri will work to strengthen and grow opportunities for North Carolina farmers by supporting policies that address the challenges and uncertainty they face. She'll support common sense policies on trade and tariffs that protect North Carolina jobs and products, help keep family farms strong and expand markets for our farmers. Source: 2022 N.C. Senate campaign website CheriBeasley.com Dec 1, 2021

Chris Van Hollen: Counter illegal trade practices of China and others

American leadership and engagement in the world are vital for our own security and to counter the rising tide of authoritarianism we see around the globe. Chris believes a strong, inclusive American economy is a critical backbone of effective leadership abroad. He has been working to advance our economic interests at home, counter illegal trade practices of China and others, end foreign influence in our elections, and promote human rights and democracy. Source: 2022 Maryland Senate campaign website VanHollen.org Jul 20, 2022

Dave Schatz: Demand fair trade deals putting American first

We will cut taxes for working families and small businesses.
We will demand fair trade deals that put America's working families, farmers, and small businesses first.

Source: 2022 Missouri Senate campaign website SchatzForSenate.com Apr 4, 2022

Gerald Malloy: Wants a comprehensive review US Trade and Import practices

A comprehensive review US Trade and Import practices, followed by the implementation of meaningful sanctions on countries with human rights violations, that harbor terrorists, that do not have fair Trade practices, and that produce Fentanyl and other drugs that are killing Americans. Stand up and Stop funding Communism, Terrorism, and Aggression--with the follow on benefit that we can make products instead of importing them. Source: 2022 Vermont Senate campaign website DeployMalloy.com Aug 16, 2022

James Vandermaas: Tariffs and trade war with China put our farmers at risk

The tariffs are causing our Idaho dairies and farmers to suffer more than we know. Many of our dairies and farmers are at risk of closing because the subsidies only provide mere pennies on the dollar, one Idaho County wheat farmer received a subsidy check for only $2 in total for 2018! There are smarter ways to deal with the trade issues with China that won't put our dairy & agriculture farmers at risk of closing. We must protect our farmers! Source: 2022 Nevada Senate campaign website VoteVandermaas.com Dec 9, 2021

Jim Lamon: Tariff goods coming from China, India and other countries

Tariff the goods coming from China, India and other countries: This will apply to those who do not comply with the pollution control, workplace safety rules and reasonable wages that American businesses support. The tariff payments will go directly to an Investment Tax Fund to be used to bring manufacturing back to America. The resulting increase in good-paying jobs will produce bountiful additional tax revenues. Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website JimLamon.com Apr 20, 2022

Justin Olson: Teach the importance of free markets and capitalism

In 2018, I was elected to statewide office, where I currently fight to protect Arizonans' hard earned resources and to advance free markets. In addition to my public service, I worked as the CFO for Turning Point USA, the leading conservative organization educating students about the importance of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and capitalism. Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website VoteJustinOlson.com Mar 16, 2022

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

Mandela Barnes: Will only back trade deals that puts Wisconsin first

Unfair trade deals like NAFTA are partially to blame for the economic setbacks that Wisconsin has faced. Mandela will fight to renegotiate old deals and only back trade deals that put Wisconsin workers and manufacturers first. Source: 2022 Wisconsin Senate campaign website MandelaBarnes.com Jul 31, 2022

Mark Meuser: Encourage US manufacturing, don't rely on foreign industry

The shortages at stores of things we use on a daily basis or wanted to give as gifts during the holidays illustrated how reliant we are on goods manufactured overseas. We need policies that allow for and encourage manufacturing in the United States so that we are not reliant on foreign governments or industries for the products we use on a daily basis. Source: 2022 California Senate campaign website MarkMeuser.com Sep 18, 2022

Mehmet Oz: We need to focus on creating jobs here in America

Dr. Oz believes the United States has failed to respond to the global Chinese threat. Every year we see more and more companies ship American jobs overseas, while failing to stand up to China as they steal our intellectual property and manipulate their currency. Dr. Oz believes we need to focus on creating jobs here in America and rebuilding our supply chain so we can better respond to crises like COVID without relying on the Chinese for things like PPE or other critical infrastructure. Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website DoctorOz.com Dec 8, 2021

Michael J. Steele: Help farmers sell their products at the best prices

I support our farmers 100%. I will do my best to help farmers to sell their products at the best prices that can be reached through agreements witthe farmers and the consumers. North Dakotas farmers need solutions now to sell their products that China is no longer purchasing. I will work hard to renegotiate with our Chinese allies and other trading partners. Source: 2022 N.D.Senate campaign website MichaelJSteeleForSenate.com Dec 9, 2021

Mike Durant: 100% pro-Trump, wants to get tougher with China on trade

Mike Durant is 100% Pro-Trump. He voted for President Trump twice, and he supports the America First agenda. He wants to build a wall on the southern border. He wants to get tougher with China on trade. And Mike believes we need an investigation into the way the Democrats changed the rules of the 2020 election so what happened never happens again. Source: 2022 Alabama Senate campaign website MikeDurant.com Mar 30, 2022

Natalie James: Expand market access; fight trade policies hurting farmers

Fight trade policies that hurt Arkansas farmers.
Ensure the U.S.D.A. (the U.S. Department of Agriculture) adopts policies that close the equal opportunity gap for small, minority, and black-owned farms; while expanding existing resources.
Expand market access for Arkansas grown products. and
Ensure Arkansas farmers have a voice in the conversation regarding the U.S. efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Source: 2022 Arkansas Senate campaign website JamesForArkansas.com Jun 7, 2022

Val Arkoosh: For robust Buy America policies, incentivize retaining jobs

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed just how important it is to support American manufacturing that can make the things we need in our daily lives, or during a national emergency, right here at home. That's why she supports boosting American manufacturing and workers through robust Buy America policies and incentives for companies to keep jobs here in Pennsylvania and the U.S., instead of sending them overseas. Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website ValArkoosh.com Dec 19, 2021

Will Boyd: Oppose agreements without recognized workers' rights

Support efforts to strengthen trade law enforcement
Oppose legislation which implements bilateral, regional or unilateral free trade agreements with nations who refuse to adopt internationally recognized workers' rights and environmental standards
Ensure that the exchange rate of any exporting nations is not misaligned against the U.S. dollar, preventing dumping or subjecting the country to antidumping duty provisions

Source: 2022 Alabama Senate campaign website DrWillBoyd.com May 25, 2022

Luke Mixon: Time to rely on American workers more than foreign nations

Inflation is hurting Louisiana families. Every time we buy milk, food, and put a little gas in our car, we feel it. It's time to stop talking about inflation and do something to bring costs down. That means investing in American supply chains and creating jobs here in Louisiana. It's time we relied on American workers more than foreign nations. Source: 2022 Louisiana Senate campaign website LukeMixon.com Oct 12, 2022

The above quotations are from Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites. Click here for definitions & background information on Free Trade. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Kamala Harris on Free Trade. Click here for more quotes by Catherine Cortez Masto on Free Trade.
*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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