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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Chris Coleman on Free Trade
DFL: Click here for Chris Coleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Dayton on Free Trade
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
  • US policy should favor American workers and sovereignty. (Jul 2000)
  • Against Permanent Normal Trade Relations; for human rights. (Jul 2000)
  • 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)
  • Rated 25% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
  • Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
Matt Dean on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Matt Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Jensen on Free Trade
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Scott Jensen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Johnson on Free Trade
Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Johnson on other issues.
  • Tariffs on China negatively affect Minnesota farmers. (Oct 2018)
Amy Klobuchar on Free Trade
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • 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. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Tina Liebling on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Tina Liebling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Erin Murphy on Free Trade
DFL: Click here for Erin Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Murphy on Free Trade
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Mike Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rebecca Otto on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Rebecca Otto on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Pawlenty on Free Trade
Republican MN Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tim Pawlenty on other issues.
  • China-Minnesota partnership: grow jobs by growing exports. (Jan 2011)
  • Fair trade, to deal with world's rampant trade manipulation. (Jan 2011)
  • Fair trade, to deal with world's rampant trade manipulation. (Jan 2011)
  • 2005 trade mission led to Minnesota-China Partnership. (May 2008)
  • Rescinded state commitment under CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
Tina Smith on Free Trade
Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
  • Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
Lori Swanson on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for Lori Swanson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Walz on Free Trade
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Rash tariffs on China against interests of America's farmers. (Oct 2018)
  • Opposes NAFTA and CAFTA, but stay in WTO. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Senate:

MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race

Jim Abeler on Free Trade
Republican challenger: Click here for Jim Abeler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karin Housley on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for Karin Housley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Heather Johnson on Free Trade
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Heather Johnson on other issues.
  • Free markets are the fairest form of voluntary exchange. (Aug 2014)
Amy Klobuchar on Free Trade
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • 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. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Jason Lewis on Free Trade
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
  • Punish China, bring our supply chains home. (Jul 2020)
  • America First: end outsourcing to China, Buy American. (Mar 2020)
  • I support free trade, but not TPP. (Nov 2016)
Mike McFadden on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike McFadden on other issues.
  • Use Chinese steel over U.S. steel if the import was cheaper. (Aug 2014)
Jim Newberger on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Newberger on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (Mar 2018)
Paula Overby on Free Trade
Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paula Overby on other issues.
  • Expand free trade but not economic exploitation. (May 2018)
Tina Smith on Free Trade
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
  • Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
Steve Carlson on Free Trade
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Carlson on other issues.
  • Tariffs are necessary to make the world play fair. (Jul 2018)
  • Tariffs make world play fair, & bring jobs back to America. (Jul 2018)

House:

Angie Craig on Free Trade
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Angie Craig on other issues.
  • Haphazard trade policy compromises national security. (Apr 2020)
  • Oppose using farmers as political pawns in trade wars. (Apr 2020)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Keith Ellison on Free Trade
Democrat: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Keith Ellison on other issues.
  • Opposed to NAFTA and CAFTA; they cost MN jobs. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Tom Emmer on Free Trade
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Emmer on other issues.
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Jim Hagedorn on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Hagedorn on other issues.
  • Push to access new markets & narrow the trade deficit. (Oct 2018)
  • Tariffs aren't permanently beneficial; support open markets. (Jul 2018)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
John Kline on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MN-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Kline on other issues.
  • 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 the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Jason Lewis on Free Trade
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
  • Punish China, bring our supply chains home. (Jul 2020)
  • America First: end outsourcing to China, Buy American. (Mar 2020)
  • I support free trade, but not TPP. (Nov 2016)
Betty McCollum on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MN-4): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Betty McCollum on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Rated 22% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (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)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Rick Nolan on Free Trade
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Nolan on other issues.
  • Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
  • Expand port of Duluth to make MN a leading export state. (Nov 2012)
Ilhan Omar on Free Trade
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ilhan Omar on other issues.
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
Erik Paulsen on Free Trade
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Erik Paulsen on other issues.
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Collin Peterson on Free Trade
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Collin Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 31% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Jun 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Dean Phillips on Free Trade
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dean Phillips on other issues.
  • Expand markets for businesses through fair trade agreements. (Apr 2020)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Pete Stauber on Free Trade
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pete Stauber on other issues.
  • North American trade deal will create new jobs. (Jan 2020)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Tim Walz on Free Trade
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Rash tariffs on China against interests of America's farmers. (Oct 2018)
  • Opposes NAFTA and CAFTA, but stay in WTO. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Hatch on Free Trade
Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006): Click here for Mike Hatch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Norm Coleman on Free Trade
Republican Sr Senator (MN): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Norm Coleman on other issues.
  • Supports Korea Trade; supports Fast Track. (Nov 2008)
  • Blocking increased trade hurts Minnesota farmers. (Sep 2002)
  • Supports permanent normal trade relations with China. (Nov 2002)
  • 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)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Al Franken on Free Trade
DFL Jr Senator (MN): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Al Franken on other issues.
  • Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
  • I’m a fair trader; enforce labor, safety, & environment. (Mar 2008)
  • 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 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Julianne Ortman on Free Trade
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014): Click here for Julianne Ortman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michele Bachmann on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michele Bachmann on other issues.
  • Free enterprise & free markets can be summed up: "Freedom". (Nov 2011)
  • Votes for free trade, but also "Buy American" requirements. (Jun 2011)
  • Free and fair trade agreements spur economic growth. (Oct 2009)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Jesse Ventura on Free Trade
Former Minnesota Independent Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • 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)
Mike Ciresi on Free Trade
Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008): Click here for Mike Ciresi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rod Grams on Free Trade
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rod Grams on other issues.
  • 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)
Mark Kennedy on Free Trade
Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
  • 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)
  • End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire . (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Mark Kennedy on Free Trade
Republican (until 2006) (District 2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
  • 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)
  • End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire . (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Walter Mondale on Free Trade
Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Walter Mondale on other issues.
  • Supports NAFTA. (Nov 2002)
  • Supports permanent normal trade relations with China. (Nov 2002)
Jesse Ventura on Free Trade
Independent Senate challenger (2008): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • 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)
Paul Wellstone on Free Trade
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Paul Wellstone on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted NO on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Joe Arwood on Free Trade
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Joe Arwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dean Barkley on Free Trade
Independent Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dean Barkley on other issues.
  • Support fair trade, not free trade. (Aug 2008)
Ford Bell on Free Trade
DFL challenger: Click here for Ford Bell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Cavlan on Free Trade
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Cavlan on other issues.
  • NAFTA & GATT are racing to the bottom. (Jun 2005)
Mark Dayton on Free Trade
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
  • US policy should favor American workers and sovereignty. (Jul 2000)
  • Against Permanent Normal Trade Relations; for human rights. (Jul 2000)
  • 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)
  • Rated 25% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
  • Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
Robert Fitzgerald on Free Trade
Independence Party Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • Opposes the Central American Free Trade Agreement. (Oct 2006)
Gil Gutknecht on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gil Gutknecht on other issues.
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • 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)
  • End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire . (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Anthony Hernandez on Free Trade
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Anthony Hernandez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Luther on Free Trade
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Luther on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
David Minge on Free Trade
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Minge on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Promote fair trade restricting Canadian wheat. (Oct 1993)
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Free Trade
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Niemackl on Free Trade
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Niemackl on other issues.
  • Don’t sell out our jobs and economy to the global market. (Aug 2008)
James Oberstar on Free Trade
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for James Oberstar on other issues.
  • 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 YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire . (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 39% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
Tim Penny on Free Trade
Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1): Click here for Tim Penny on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Ramstad on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MN-3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ramstad on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
  • Rated 83% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Martin Sabo on Free Trade
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Martin Sabo on other issues.
  • 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 NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire . (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 28% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Bruce Vento on Free Trade
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bruce Vento on other issues.
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Patty Wetterling on Free Trade
Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee: Click here for Patty Wetterling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kurt Bills on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kurt Bills on other issues.
  • Help countries with trade instead of aid. (Jun 2012)
  • Export American freedom alongside read goods and services. (Jun 2012)
Chip Cravaack on Free Trade
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chip Cravaack on other issues.
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Michael Cummins on Free Trade
Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Cummins on other issues.
  • Free trade keeps prices low. (Jul 2008)
Michelle Fischbach on Free Trade
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Fischbach on other issues.
  • Yes to Trump's US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. (Jul 2020)
  • Chinese tariffs have hurt U.S. farmers for years. (Sep 2019)
  • Strongly pro-free enterprise, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Dan Severson on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for Dan Severson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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