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Stacey Abrams on Free Trade
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender |
Click here for 3 full quotes by Stacey Abrams
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- Trade wars have real effect on everyday consumers. (Jun 2020)
- Trade policy should not be based on brinksmanship. (May 2019)
- Tariffs on Chinese steel are a terrible idea. (Nov 2018)
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Justin Amash on Free Trade
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Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger |
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- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Joe Biden on Free Trade
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Former Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE) |
Click here for 41 full quotes by Joe Biden
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- Ban trade from Xinjiang; plus diplomatic boycott of Olympics. (Dec 2021)
- China is a competitor, not an opponent. (Sep 2020)
- Won't be at the mercy of other countries to protect our own. (Aug 2020)
- Trump's flimsy trade deal sells out US interest to China. (Jun 2020)
- Chinese pollution will result in tariffs on their products. (Feb 2020)
- Either we make up trade policy, or China will. (Sep 2019)
- Use tariffs to get China to pay the price for pollution. (Sep 2019)
- Labor should be involved in renegotiating NAFTA/USMCA. (Jul 2019)
- Push for agreements that don't hurt consumers or business. (Jul 2019)
- US must take lead on free trade, but deal with uneven impact. (Sep 2016)
- Comprehensive transatlantic trade agreement is within reach. (Feb 2013)
- Permanent normal trade relations to Russia. (Feb 2013)
- Competition with China pushes for better products & policies. (Feb 2012)
- Toughest choice: rationalizing competition & trade policy. (Dec 2007)
- I'm a "car guy"; I recognize importance of manufacturing. (Oct 2005)
Protectionism
- Make it in America, instead of foreign supply chains. (Mar 2022)
- Buying American doesn't violate any trade agreement. (Apr 2021)
- Reinstate Trump's 10% tariffs on aluminum from UAE. (Feb 2021)
- Malarkey that China paid farmers; taxpayers did. (Oct 2020)
- FactCheck: Yes, US has tried "Buy American" for 100 years. (Sep 2020)
- China unfairly competes with state-owned enterprises. (Sep 2020)
- Countervailing duties against unfair trade practices. (Mar 2012)
- Built environmental and labor standards in trade agreements. (Dec 2007)
- Opposes fast-track to protect labor rights. (Nov 2007)
- Shut down any imports of toys from China. (Oct 2007)
- President’s job is to create jobs, not to export jobs. (Aug 2007)
- No trade agreements without workers’ & environmental rights. (Jul 2007)
Voting Record
- No to tariffs; just enforce the law. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
- Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
- Rated 42% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
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Mike Bloomberg on Free Trade
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Mayor of New York City (Independent) |
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- China tariff--2015: incalculable damage; 2019: not damaging. (Feb 2020)
- Trade with China is good for consumers & the US economy. (Dec 2019)
- Supports TPP and opposes trade war with China. (Dec 2019)
- Vocal defender of global trade and multinational trade deals. (Dec 2019)
- Punitive tariffs harms us, kills jobs, strains relations. (Apr 2018)
- Protectionist viewpoint has a heavy price to country. (Dec 2007)
- Global economy isn’t zero-sum game: US & China can both gain. (Dec 2007)
- Staunchly for free trade and against protectionism. (Mar 2007)
- Open borders for trade encourage entrepreneurship. (Aug 2001)
- American competitive position is strong against China and EU. (Aug 2001)
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Cory Booker on Free Trade
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn) |
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- Labor & environment should be at center of every trade deal. (Sep 2019)
- No fast-track trade authority for Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Feb 2019)
- Deal with China despite their cheating. (Apr 2017)
- Promote exports, but restrict multilateral trade deals. (Apr 2017)
- No fast-track for Trans-Pacific Partnership. (May 2015)
- African trade makes stable countries & good for our security. (Nov 2013)
- China cheats via currency manipulation & IP theft. (Nov 2013)
- China is engaging in unfair trade practices. (Aug 2013)
- Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Mar 2015)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
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Pete Buttigieg on Free Trade
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor |
Click here for 10 full quotes by Pete Buttigieg
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- I support USMCA, but focus on people over corporations. (Jan 2020)
- Trump tariffs come down on us, without any bigger strategy. (Sep 2019)
- Invest in domestic competitiveness to stay ahead of China. (Aug 2019)
- Americans pay the price for Trump's trade war with China. (Aug 2019)
- Deals must support workers, but US can't sit on sidelines. (Jul 2019)
- Support African nations; recognize market opportunities. (Jul 2019)
- Demand changes to post-NAFTA agreement USMCA. (Jul 2019)
- Don't use tariffs to pressure countries. (Jul 2019)
- Tariffs are taxes; we pay $800 a year for Trump's tariffs. (Jun 2019)
- Free trade doesn't have to mean exporting jobs. (Apr 2019)
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Julian Castro on Free Trade
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); former HUD Secretary |
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- Erratic, haphazard trade wars hurt American families. (Sep 2019)
- Demand changes to post-NAFTA agreement USMCA. (Jul 2019)
- Protect American workers but take part in global economy. (Apr 2019)
- Renegotiate NAFTA to protect workers & environment. (Feb 2019)
- Renegotiate NAFTA. (Jan 2019)
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Bill de Blasio on Free Trade
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NYC Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
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- Dislikes multilateral trade deals, including NAFTA and TPP. (Aug 2019)
- USMCA is worse than NAFTA. (Jul 2019)
- Democrats should stand for workers not corporations. (Jul 2019)
- NAFTA was a disaster; we will not repeat mistake with TPP. (Apr 2016)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Free Trade
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep. |
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- TPP gave away our sovereignty to international panel. (Jul 2019)
- Don't keep Trump tariffs on China. (Jul 2019)
- Ban oil & gas exports; end fossil-fuel subsidies. (Apr 2019)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Free Trade
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Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) |
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- NAFTA 2.0 is a disaster; trade war harms producers. (Aug 2019)
- Don't use tariffs to pressure countries. (Jul 2019)
- Renegotiate NAFTA; add environmental protections. (Jan 2019)
- Protect American jobs from going overseas. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
- Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
- Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
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Mike Gravel on Free Trade
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Libertarian for President; Former Dem. Senator (AK); withdrew from Presidential primary July 2019 |
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- No sanctions on China or Venezuela, but no trade agreements. (Apr 2008)
- CAFTA & NAFTA cause unemployment in Mexico & Central America. (Sep 2007)
- Trade agreements only benefit shareholders. (Jun 2007)
- Tariffs on China could spur worldwide economic downturn. (May 2008)
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Kamala Harris on Free Trade
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Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator |
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- Export American products, not American jobs. (Sep 2019)
- Trump's tariffs are a trade tax on workers and farmers. (Jul 2019)
- Demand changes to post-NAFTA agreement USMCA. (Jul 2019)
- Don't use tariffs to pressure countries. (Jul 2019)
- Trade agreements should address climate change. (May 2019)
- Opposed TPP for invalidating California environmental laws. (Feb 2019)
- Consumers hurt by trade wars, while corporations benefit. (Feb 2019)
- TPP doesn't offer sufficient worker protections. (May 2016)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
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John Hickenlooper on Free Trade
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor |
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- No trade war in history ever had a winner. (Jul 2019)
- Fair & open trade makes us safer and more prosperous. (May 2019)
- No tariffs on goods from China and Europe. (Mar 2019)
- Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. (Oct 2018)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
- Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
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John Kasich on Free Trade
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President |
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- Review trade violations without heavy-handed tariffs. (Jun 2018)
- Combat Chinese dumping and currency manipulation. (Jun 2018)
- Trade was not responsible for job losses; technology was. (Jun 2018)
- Support TPP to eliminate 18,000 foreign tariffs on US goods. (Jun 2018)
- Tariffs lead to acrimony among friends & going it alone. (Jun 2018)
- Tariffs slow down the economy and hurt 40 million jobs. (Jun 2018)
- Supports Trans-Pacific Partnership but not trade ideology. (Sep 2016)
- TPP takes advantage of economic opportunities in Pacific Rim. (Sep 2016)
- Shut down trade when countries dump in America. (Mar 2016)
- I support fair trade against dumping, to protect steel. (Jan 2016)
- TPP is a strategic alliance against China. (Nov 2015)
- Open trade is good for us, but don't be saps. (Jul 2015)
- Trade, but not at all costs: clamp down on cheaters. (Jul 2015)
- Supports NAFTA and GATT. (Nov 1996)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
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Amy Klobuchar on Free Trade
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender |
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- Voted yes for USMCA due to trade improvements. (Feb 2020)
- We need a North American trading bloc to take on China. (Jan 2020)
- Supports USMCA because it improves labor standards. (Dec 2019)
- Trump tariffs have already cost us 300,000 jobs. (Sep 2019)
- China: we need credibility, would remove some tariffs. (Aug 2019)
- Demand changes to NAFTA; use tariffs to crack down. (Jul 2019)
- Demand changes to post-NAFTA agreement USMCA. (Jul 2019)
- Use tariffs to crack down on certain countries. (Jul 2019)
- China trade problems are real; use allies, not broad tariffs. (Jun 2019)
- Can't just talk about trade war with China, get it done. (Jun 2019)
- Supports tariffs on foreign steel & aluminum. (Nov 2018)
- Increase jobs by exporting, and enforcing against dumping. (Aug 2015)
- Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
- I will fight for fair trade. (Jan 2006)
- Opposes CAFTA. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Insist on access to post-mad-cow Japanese beef markets. (Mar 2010)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Gloria La Riva on Free Trade
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Party for Socialism and Liberation nominee for President |
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- Support global transformation from capitalism to socialism. (Aug 2020)
- Free trade enriches capitalists and displaces humans. (Jan 2008)
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Beto O`Rourke on Free Trade
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Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee |
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- Enforce high standards for labor, environment, human rights. (Aug 2019)
- Need allies in war, including trade wars. (Jul 2019)
- Demand changes to post-NAFTA agreement USMCA. (Jul 2019)
- Don't use tariffs to pressure countries. (Jul 2019)
- Support NAFTA and TPP. (Mar 2019)
- Traveled to Asia with Obama to push TPP. (Mar 2019)
- Tariffs on China will devastate our economy. (Oct 2018)
- Make our international ports modern, efficient and safe. (Nov 2012)
- $70B in legal trade passes through El Paso to Mexico. (Nov 2011)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
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Barack Obama on Free Trade
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Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008) |
Click here for 41 full quotes by Barack Obama
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- 21st century businesses need to sell more overseas. (Jan 2015)
- Export more goods stamped "Made in the USA". (Jan 2014)
- Negotiate a Transatlantic and a Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Feb 2013)
- China is an adversary but also a potential partner. (Oct 2012)
- Develop alternatives to importing rare earths from China. (Sep 2012)
- Skeptical on whether China feels bound by global trade rules. (Jun 2012)
- Trade Enforcement Unit: inspections for safe imports. (Jan 2012)
- FactCheck: Chinese tire import ban replaced by other imports. (Jan 2012)
- Double our exports by 2014; starting with South Korea. (Jan 2011)
- FactCheck: Yes, exports up; but not enough to double by 2014. (Jan 2011)
- Enforce trade being reciprocal; not just a one-way street. (Jan 2010)
- More exports means more jobs; double exports for 2M new jobs. (Jan 2010)
- We export only 4,000 cars to Korea; that’s not free trade!. (Oct 2008)
- Trade is here to stay; we have to compete. (Aug 2008)
- Global trade is unsustainable if it favors only the few. (Jul 2008)
- Assist workers who lose globalization's race to the bottom. (Jul 2008)
- Impossible to turn back globalization; we’d be worse off. (Jun 2008)
- Don’t let trade policy be dictated by special interests. (Jun 2008)
- Strong labor, safety, and environmental standards on trade. (Feb 2008)
- More Transition Assistance for displaced workers. (Feb 2008)
- Enforce environmental & labor provisions in trade agreements. (Jan 2008)
- Enforce existing safety laws against Chinese products. (Dec 2007)
- Congress subsidizes megafarms & hurts family farmers. (Aug 2007)
- People don’t want cheaper T-shirts if it costs their job. (Aug 2007)
- Reinvest in communities that are burdened by globalization. (Jun 2007)
- Fair trade should have tangible benefits for US. (Jun 2004)
Free Trade Agreements
- TPP facilitates US control over Asian market. (Jan 2016)
- TPP cuts 18,000 taxes on products made in America. (Jan 2016)
- Trade agreements mean we sell "Made in America" to millions. (Sep 2012)
- Double US exports via deals with Panama, Colombia, & S.Korea. (Jan 2012)
- China trade deal does too little on fairness & compliance. (Aug 2008)
- NAFTA protects corporate profits; should protect labor. (Jul 2008)
- Supports trade & globalization but opposes CAFTA job loss. (Jul 2008)
- Peru trade OK because it includes labor & enviro protections. (Jul 2008)
- NAFTA needs to be amended. (Dec 2007)
- Stand firm against CAFTA for labor & environmental standards. (Aug 2007)
- Amend NAFTA to add labor agreements. (Aug 2007)
- Insist on labor and human rights standards for China trade. (Jul 2004)
- Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
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Mike Pence on Free Trade
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Republian nominee for Vice President; Governor of Indiana; former Representative (IN-6) |
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- Vote against USMCA was a vote against jobs. (Oct 2020)
- China's on notice that the era of economic surrender is over. (Feb 2020)
- Foreign investment has a positive impact in America. (Sep 2019)
- Stayed out of discussions on steel and aluminum tariffs. (Sep 2019)
- Support multilateral negotiations: no nation ruined by trade. (Jul 2016)
- Supports TPP and trade agreements with Pacific Rim and China. (Jul 2016)
- Favors free trade, but not tariff dodging from China. (Jan 2014)
- Favors free trade, but not tariff dodging from China. (Jan 2014)
- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Rated 61% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Bernie Sanders on Free Trade
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Democratic primary challenger; Independent VT Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large) |
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- Not one word in USMCA that deals with climate change. (Feb 2020)
- Need trade deal that includes stakeholders, not just CEOs. (Jan 2020)
- USMCA agreement does not prevent outsourcing or talk climate. (Dec 2019)
- Trade policies should focus on U.S. jobs & lifting the poor. (Jun 2019)
- FactCheck: NAFTA displaced 851,700; but net loss 15,000/year. (Feb 2019)
- Real problem with trade is jobs shipped overseas. (Feb 2019)
- Expand "Buy American" and "Buy Local" as government policy. (Aug 2017)
- Corporate greed drives business abroad. (Nov 2016)
- American jobs must no longer be our number one export. (Nov 2016)
- Don't believe that unfettered trade creates U.S. jobs. (Feb 2016)
- I will take on corporations that take their jobs to China. (Feb 2016)
- I strongly opposed NAFTA and DOMA from their inception. (Oct 2015)
- Priority of trade deals should be helping American workers. (Sep 2015)
- Base trade policy on working families, not multinationals. (Jun 2015)
- Wrong, wrong, wrong that trade deals create jobs here. (Apr 2015)
- 48,000 US factories shut down under Bush due to trade. (Dec 2010)
- Disastrous trade policies lead to collapse of middle class. (Dec 2010)
- US trade policies represent interests of corporate America. (Jun 1997)
- Agreed with Ross Perot's critique of trade policy. (Jun 1997)
- NAFTA was a sellout to corporate America. (Jun 1997)
Pacific Trade
- Americans have to compete with people making pennies an hour. (Mar 2020)
- Trump's actions on trade destabilizing world economy. (Aug 2019)
- I disagree with Obama on TPP, but he's done a great job. (Feb 2016)
- China trade has led to loss of 3M American jobs so far. (Sep 2015)
- End disastrous NAFTA, CAFTA, and PNTR with China. (Mar 2015)
- Stop TPP, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Jan 2015)
- How can we compete against people who make 23 cents an hour? (Dec 2010)
- NAFTA, GATT, and MFN for China must be repealed. (Jun 1997)
Voting Record
- Does not support ANY free trade agreements. (Oct 2015)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 13% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
- No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
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Mark Sanford on Free Trade
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
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- Investment cratering; no one knows what's coming next. (Aug 2019)
- Sugar and peanut subsides make no sense. (Nov 2000)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Declined state commitment to CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
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Howard Schultz on Free Trade
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Starbucks CEO; independent candidate for President until July 2019 |
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- Trump's tariff war is a strategic mistake. (Feb 2019)
- Bring manufacturing back, even at cost to bottom line. (Nov 2014)
- Starbucks has opened thousands of stores in China. (Mar 2012)
- Framework for coffee importers: improve quality of life. (Jan 1999)
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Tom Steyer on Free Trade
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; CEO |
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- Unilateral action does not lead to a climate treaty. (Feb 2020)
- Undo Trump tariffs; negotiate trade deals for U.S. workers. (Jan 2020)
- No trade war, but stand up to China on intellectual property. (Dec 2019)
- Trump tax plan & trade war are failures; I can show how. (Oct 2019)
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Donald Trump on Free Trade
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2016 Republican incumbent President; 2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President |
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- FactCheck: 220,000 American cars sold in Europe, not zero. (Jun 2021)
- Trade battles with China, Germany, Britain, France, & Canada. (Jun 2020)
- Virus proves emphasis on American production. (May 2020)
- Fact check: Trump claims China is paying new tariffs. (Dec 2019)
- Nominates opponent of World Bank to lead World Bank. (Feb 2019)
- Trade deals should be one-on-one that US can terminate. (Feb 2017)
- Bernie Sanders and I agree: no big quagmire trade deals. (Feb 2017)
- I disagreed with Ronald Reagan on trade; we need better. (Oct 2016)
- Stupid people negotiate our trade bills, & trade won't work. (Jun 2015)
- Renegotiate tougher & fairer trade agreements. (Jul 2000)
- President should be nation’s trade representative. (Dec 1999)
- World views US trade officials as ‘saps’. (Dec 1999)
North American Trade
- Fact-Check:USMCA mostly a cosmetic refreshing of NAFTA. (Feb 2020)
- FactCheck: NAFTA displaced 851,700; but net loss 15,000/year. (Feb 2019)
- USMCA delivers dreams shattered by catastrophe of NAFTA. (Feb 2019)
- NAFTA was worst trade deal ever; TPP is a close second. (Sep 2016)
- With a $58 billion trade deficit, Mexico will pay for wall. (Feb 2016)
- 35% import tax on Mexican border. (Jun 2015)
Pacific Trade
- China has already paid $28B to our farmers. (Oct 2020)
- China should buy more American farm products. (Jun 2020)
- No other president ever thought of imposing tariffs on China. (Feb 2020)
- We said "that's enough" to China & signed new trade deal. (Feb 2020)
- China's President Xi is both an enemy and a friend. (Sep 2019)
- Tariffs on $250B of Chinese goods: Treasury gains billions. (Feb 2019)
- China is no longer a currency manipulator. (Apr 2017)
- China is dumping steel all over & killing steel companies. (Oct 2016)
- It's not free trade with China; it's stupid trade. (Mar 2016)
- I've been moving clothing-making from China to U.S. (Mar 2016)
- Chinese are savvy businesspeople: our enemy who need us. (Nov 2015)
- China and Japan are beating us; I can beat China. (Jun 2015)
- Repatriate jobs that China has been stealing. (Dec 2011)
Protectionism
- Trumpism means great trade deals. (Feb 2021)
- Says China is paying BIG TARIFFS, but U.S. consumers pay. (May 2019)
- The Reciprocal Trade Act lets us respond to unfair tariffs. (Feb 2019)
- FactCheck: No, tariffs won't "make America rich again". (Dec 2018)
- Country built on tariffs; they'll lead to new trade deals. (Aug 2018)
- Trade wars are good; tariffs on steel and aluminum. (Mar 2018)
- The era of economic surrender is over: reciprocal fair trade. (Jan 2018)
- Put American firms first in federal contracts. (Apr 2017)
- US companies pay high tariffs abroad; let's change that. (Feb 2017)
- Protection will make America strong. (Jan 2017)
- Two simple rules: buy American, and hire American. (Jan 2017)
- FactCheck: Yes, has opposed trade deals since Reagan. (Oct 2016)
- FactCheck: No, VATs are not tariffs against US exports. (Sep 2016)
- Tax imports when U.S. companies manufacture abroad. (Sep 2016)
- Identify every violation of trade agreements, and prosecute. (Jun 2016)
- Restrict free trade to keep jobs in US. (Oct 2015)
- 20% tax on all imported goods. (Dec 2011)
- Embrace globalization and international markets. (Jan 2008)
- Signed USMCA to improve trade as "NAFTA 2.0". (Dec 2019)
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Jesse Ventura on Free Trade
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Former Independent MN Governor; possible Presidential Challenger |
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- NAFTA reservations: Mexican labor conditions & US job loss. (Apr 2008)
- Active role in bringing China into WTO. (Apr 2008)
- Trade creates jobs & productivity. (Sep 2000)
- When I travel abroad it will be with a serious economic plan. (Mar 1999)
- Trading with China is a no-brainer. (Jul 2000)
- Opening markets will cause China’s downfall. (Jul 2000)
- Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (May 1998)
- Grant fast-track authority to the President. (Nov 1999)
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Arvin Vohra on Free Trade
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Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair |
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- Eliminate all tariffs, sanctions, & trade restrictions. (Mar 2018)
- Make trade with countries, not war. (Feb 2018)
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Joe Walsh on Free Trade
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Republican presidential primary challenger (former IL Rep.) |
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- Everybody loses in a trade war with China. (Dec 2019)
- Supports a free trade system; opposes tariffs on China. (Sep 2019)
- China cheats world, so deal with them with world coalition. (Sep 2019)
- Tariffs are a tax increase on middle-class Americans. (Aug 2019)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Elizabeth Warren on Free Trade
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Massachusetts Senator; former head of CFPB; Dem. Presidential Challenger |
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- USMCA makes things somewhat better for workers. (Feb 2020)
- China trade deal will help farmers, then work to improve it. (Jan 2020)
- Multinational corporations have no loyalty to America. (Oct 2019)
- Countries want to trade with us; so push for human rights. (Oct 2019)
- Giant corporations set our trade policy; add in activists. (Sep 2019)
- Everybody wants access to American market; so leverage China. (Sep 2019)
- Climate adjustment fee on imports based on carbon use. (Sep 2019)
- NAFTA 2.0 is about Big Pharma extending exclusive profits. (Jul 2019)
- Trade policy written by corporations to help corporations. (Jul 2019)
- Having workers in trade negotiations is not extreme. (Jul 2019)
- We need to do trading deals differently & help workers. (Mar 2019)
- We need allies to stand up to China on trade issues. (Mar 2019)
- Alternative to bad trade deals is not to shut down all trade. (Apr 2017)
- Why can corporations sue on trade deals, but workers can't? (Apr 2017)
- Middle-class are angry at trade deals. (Apr 2017)
- Strong export economy means influence around the world. (Jul 2016)
- Key is fair, enforceable agreements that protect workers. (Jun 2015)
- Against a Pacific Trade Deal that only works for rich. (Apr 2015)
- Make trade deals transparent, even if that causes opposition. (Nov 2014)
- Trade deals are Christmas gifts for big corporations. (Nov 2014)
- No secrecy in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. (Aug 2014)
- Make things & sell things to the rest of the world. (Dec 2011)
- Fair trade respecting worker rights and environment. (Sep 2011)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Bill Weld on Free Trade
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Libertarian Party nominee for Vice Pres.; former GOP MA Governor; 2020 GOP Presidential Challenger |
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- Rejoin TPP in a heartbeat: beachhead against China. (Sep 2019)
- Return to free trade; tariffs counterproductive. (Feb 2019)
- Tariffs in 1920s croaked the world economy. (Jun 2016)
- Despite being Libertarian VP, still interested in free trade. (May 2016)
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Marianne Williamson on Free Trade
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Author & Democratic Presidential Challenger |
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- Take strong position on China on human rights & business. (Aug 2019)
- No TPP without greater protections for workers & environment. (Aug 2019)
- Demand changes to post-NAFTA agreement USMCA. (Jul 2019)
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Andrew Yang on Free Trade
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Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO |
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- Tariffs pummel our farmers; but we need a deal with China. (Sep 2019)
- Would not stand in way of fossil fuel exports from US. (Sep 2019)
- Create a path forward on China that works for both sides. (Aug 2019)
- Partner to help African nations & expand markets. (Aug 2019)
- We need to crack down, but tariffs & trade wars are wrong. (Jun 2019)
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