State of Mississippi secondary Archives: on Free Trade


Cindy Hyde-Smith: Led the way to open foreign markets for American products

As agriculture commissioner, she modernized the Department of Agriculture and Commerce by being a strong leader who knew how to stay on budget and get results for our farmers and small businesses. Cindy led the fight to open foreign markets for American products to be sold overseas, and she fought for country-of-origin food labeling. According to the state Legislature, she ran a "model agency" based on performance and program effectiveness.
Source: Clarion-Ledger OpEd on 2018 MS Senate Special Election Mar 23, 2018

Cindy Hyde-Smith: Tariffs on China hurt now but work in the long run

Q: Support President Trump's imposition of tariffs on Chinese steel & other products?

Mike Espy (D): No. Tariffs need to come to a halt. They harm Mississippi soybean production.

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R): Yes. Hard for soybean growers, but they "just have to hold on. They will be better off in the long run."

Chris McDaniel (R): Yes. "China First is NOT America First. Mexico First is NOT America first."

Source: 2018 CampusElect Guide on MS Senate Special Election Oct 9, 2018

Mike Espy: No tariffs on China; they hurt farmers

Q: Support President Trump's imposition of tariffs on Chinese steel & other products?

Mike Espy (D): No. Tariffs need to come to a halt. They harm Mississippi soybean production.

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R): Yes. Hard for soybean growers, but they "just have to hold on. They will be better off in the long run."

Chris McDaniel (R): Yes. "China First is NOT America First. Mexico First is NOT America first."

Source: 2018 CampusElect Guide on MS Senate Special Election Oct 9, 2018

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