Chris Rothfuss on Free Trade

Democratic Challenger

Oppose free trade; support fair trade

Q: Do you support free trade?

A: Oppose. I believe in fair trade that works slowly and patiently towards free trade. We have to be very realistic about it. We can only truly have free trade with a country that has a system identical to our own. No such system exists. There are always differing hidden costs & penalties built into the systems that bias the marketplace. Consequently, we must craft our trade agreements to compensate for the respective inequalities and keep the playing field level.

Source: Email interview on 2008 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Aug 10, 2008

Strongly support country of origin labeling

I would like to hand my children a small trade surplus, rather than the massive trade deficit we have today. Balanced trade is a sign of a healthy and sustainable economy. We need to take measures to promote fair trade and to reduce our trade deficit. Eliminating our dependence on foreign oil will clearly ease the deficit. I also strongly support country of origin labeling and the extension of country of origin requirements to meet the needs of the 21st century electronic marketplace. Source: Campaign website, www.rothfussforsenate.com, "Issues" Jun 3, 2008

Promote fair trade for balanced trade

We need to formulate and execute a long term plan to eliminate our national debt. I would like to hand a zero balance to my children. I would also like to hand them a small trade surplus, rather than the massive trade deficit we have today. Balanced trade is a sign of a healthy and sustainable economy. We need to take measures to promote fair trade and to reduce our trade deficit. I also strongly support country of origin labeling. Source: Statement of Candidacy for United States Senate Mar 22, 2008

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