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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mike Beebe on Free Trade
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Democratic Governor:
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- Cuba's interest in AR exports is good for the state. (Aug 2009)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
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Anthony Bland on Free Trade
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Ricky Dale Harrington on Free Trade
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| Libertarian challenger for Governor:
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Frank Gilbert on Free Trade
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Open our economy to other free markets. (Aug 2014)
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Tim Griffin on Free Trade
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GOP 2022 Gov. Challenger (withdrew):
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- Applauds USMCA for promoting trade, economic growth. (Jan 2020)
- Pass new trade agreements, with labor & enviro standards. (Nov 2010)
- Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Jared Henderson on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas:
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Mike Ross on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (AR-4):
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- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Leslie Rutledge on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Free Trade
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Mark West on Free Trade
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Libertarian candidate for governor of Arkansas:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Apr 2018)
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Senate:
AR 2022: 2022 AR Governor's race
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Mike Beebe on Free Trade
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Democratic Governor:
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- Cuba's interest in AR exports is good for the state. (Aug 2009)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
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Curtis Coleman on Free Trade
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Tom Cotton on Free Trade
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Republican Senator:
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- Voted YES to kill reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
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Conner Eldridge on Free Trade
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes Trans Pacific Partnership; supports fair trade. (Apr 2016)
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Frank Gilbert on Free Trade
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Open our economy to other free markets. (Aug 2014)
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Ricky Dale Harrington on Free Trade
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| Libertarian Senate challenger:
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Nathan LaFrance on Free Trade
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Supports expanding free trade. (Sep 2014)
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Josh Mahony on Free Trade
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Rick Crawford on Free Trade
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Republican (District 1):
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- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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French Hill on Free Trade
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Mike Ross on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (AR-4):
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- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Steve Womack on Free Trade
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Republican (District 3):
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- Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Huckabee on Free Trade
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Republican Presidential candidate:
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- Trans Pacific Partnership isn't fair trade or free trade. (Mar 2015)
- Free AND fair trade: globalize, but help those whom it harms. (Nov 2008)
- Diplomacy hasn't worked; impose sanctions on China. (Nov 2008)
- Supports NAFTA & CAFTA, if partners “hafta” abide by rules. (Jan 2008)
- Fair trade includes lead-free products & playing by rules. (Jan 2008)
- A free country must feed, fuel, & fight for itself. (Dec 2007)
- We need fair trade because we’re losing jobs. (Oct 2007)
- This country can never yield its sovereignty for any reason. (Sep 2007)
- Trade sanctions on Saudi Arabia for persecuting Christians. (Sep 2007)
- China trade contingent on human rights & product safety. (Sep 2007)
- No NAFTA Superhighway from Canada to Mexico. (Sep 2007)
- Marketplace pushes innovation to top & prices to bottom. (Jan 2007)
- Farm subsidies ok because Europe & Asia do same. (Jan 2007)
- Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)
- Bound under state commitment to CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
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Asa Hutchinson on Free Trade
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Republican Governor:
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- Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. (Oct 2018)
- Supports high tariffs to eventually lead to low tariffs. (Jul 2018)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
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Mark Swaney on Free Trade
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2014 Green Senate Challenger:
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- Include fair wage, unions & environment in trade agreements. (Aug 2014)
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Tom Cotton on Free Trade
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4):
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- Voted YES to kill reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
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Tim Griffin on Free Trade
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Republican (Governor run 2014) (District 2):
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- Applauds USMCA for promoting trade, economic growth. (Jan 2020)
- Pass new trade agreements, with labor & enviro standards. (Nov 2010)
- Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Dale Bumpers on Free Trade
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
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Tim Hutchinson on Free Trade
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Former Republican Sr Senator (until 2002):
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- 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 NO 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)
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David Pryor on Free Trade
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
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Marion Berry on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (AR-1):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 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 NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 22% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
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John Boozman on Free Trade
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Republican Representative (AR-3):
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- 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 75% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
- Voted YES to kill reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
- Rated 100% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Jay Dickey on Free Trade
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
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Tom Formicola on Free Trade
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Jim Holt on Free Trade
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Republican challenger for Senate (AR):
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- Expand free trade. (Apr 2010)
- Keep status quo on trading with Cuba. (Jul 2004)
- Take steps to stop job losses. (Jul 2004)
- NAFTA has been hurtful. (Jul 2004)
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Asa Hutchinson on Free Trade
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Republican (District 3):
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- Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. (Oct 2018)
- Supports high tariffs to eventually lead to low tariffs. (Jul 2018)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
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Rebekah Kennedy on Free Trade
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Green Senate challenger:
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- Redesign trade agreements to protect workers & environment. (May 2008)
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Blanche Lambert Lincoln on Free Trade
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Democratic Sr Senator (AR):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES 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)
- Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
- Free & fair trade is key to economic growth . (Jan 2001)
- Quick vote on PNTR; China into WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 58% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Insist on access to post-mad-cow Japanese beef markets. (Mar 2010)
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Vic Snyder on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (AR-2):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES 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)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 50% 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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John Boozman on Free Trade
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Republican Representative (AR-3):
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- 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 75% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
- Voted YES to kill reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
- Rated 100% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Mark Pryor on Free Trade
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Democratic Jr Senator (AR):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
- Insist on access to post-mad-cow Japanese beef markets. (Mar 2010)
- Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Bruce Westerman on Free Trade
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Expand foreign markets for farm exports. (Oct 2014)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Dan Whitfield on Free Trade
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| Independent Senate challenger:
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