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Pat McCrory on Free Trade

Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat McCrory on other issues.

ExportNC: public-private partnership to promote exports. (Nov 2012)

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Kay Hagan on Free Trade

Democratic Jr Senator; previously member of State Senate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Kay Hagan on other issues.

Fix trade agreements to avoid job loss. (Jul 2008)
Would have voted against CAFTA due to labor concerns. (Jul 2008)
Oppose trade deals that are bad for North Carolina workers. (Jul 2008)
Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

Thom Tillis on Free Trade

Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thom Tillis on other issues.

Voted YES to kill reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)

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Alma Adams on Free Trade

Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alma Adams on other issues.

Oppose unfair trade deals that give away jobs overseas. (Aug 2014)
$25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)

G.K. Butterfield on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (NC-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for G.K. Butterfield 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)
Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
$25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

Renee Ellmers on Free Trade

Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Renee Ellmers on other issues.

Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Virginia Foxx on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NC-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Virginia Foxx 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 NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (May 2013)
Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

Richard Hudson on Free Trade

Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Hudson on other issues.

Fight trade deal that are bad deals for our workers. (Nov 2012)

Walter Beaman Jones on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NC-3): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Walter Beaman Jones on other issues.

Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO 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)
No restrictions on import/export; but maintain sovereignty . (Dec 2000)
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)
Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)

Larry Kissell on Free Trade

Democrat (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Larry Kissell on other issues.

Commitment to fair trade means good paying, stable jobs. (Jan 2006)
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)
Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
Rated 25% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

Patrick McHenry on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NC-10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Patrick McHenry 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)
Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Mark Meadows on Free Trade

Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Meadows on other issues.

Demand a free trade policy, to create jobs. (Nov 2012)
Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Jun 2013)
Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (May 2013)

Robert Pittenger on Free Trade

Republican (District 9): Click here for Robert Pittenger on other issues.

No stance on record.

David Eugene Price on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (NC-4): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for David Eugene Price 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 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)
Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (May 2013)
$25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

David Rouzer on Free Trade

Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for David Rouzer on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mark Walker on Free Trade

Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for Mark Walker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mel Watt on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (NC-12): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mel Watt 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 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)
Voted NO 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)
Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Roy Cooper on Free Trade

Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Roy Cooper on other issues.

No stance on record.

Elizabeth Dole on Free Trade

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Dole on other issues.

CAFTA has created jobs for North Carolina. (Jul 2008)
Supported NAFTA despite cheap textile imports. (Sep 2006)
Supported NAFTA despite loss of NC textile jobs. (Sep 2006)
China: Two-track policy: Open markets + political reforms. (Sep 1999)
China: Expand trade, but linked to human rights. (Aug 1999)
An open global market helps our economy thrive. (Apr 1999)
Free trade zone for the entire Western Hemisphere. (Apr 1999)
Authorize �Fast Track� for trade negotiations. (Apr 1999)
Admit China to the World Trade Organization. (Apr 1999)
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 NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)

Mike Easley on Free Trade

Democratic NC Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Easley on other issues.

Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)

Bev Perdue on Free Trade

North Carolina Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bev Perdue on other issues.

Visited China to see N.C.'s competition. (Feb 2011)

Ken Spaulding on Free Trade

Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Ken Spaulding on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Howard Coble on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NC-6): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Howard Coble 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 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)
Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO 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)
Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)

Mike McIntyre on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (NC-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mike McIntyre 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 NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
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)
Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
Rated 25% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

Brad Miller on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (NC-13): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Brad Miller 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 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)
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 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

Sue Myrick on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NC-9): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Sue Myrick 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 NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Rated 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Heath Shuler on Free Trade

Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Heath Shuler on other issues.

Fair trade laws protect American 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)
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)
Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
Rated 25% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

James Hunt on Free Trade

Former Democrat Governor (1993-2000): Click here for James Hunt on other issues.

No stance on record.

Frank Ballance on Free Trade

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Ballance on other issues.

Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)

Erskine Bowles on Free Trade

2004 former Democrat challenger; former W.H. Chief of Staff: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Erskine Bowles on other issues.

Negotiated China trade agreement for Pres. Clinton. (Sep 2004)
Force foreign countries to open up their markets. (Jul 2004)
Stop any new trade deal until enforcing current agreements. (Jul 2004)
Stop China from damaging the manufacturing sector. (Jul 2004)
Promote exports of American farm products. (Jul 2004)

Eva Clayton on Free Trade

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eva Clayton on other issues.

Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

John Edwards on Free Trade

Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004: Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for John Edwards on other issues.

Enforce country-of-origin labeling laws to deal with China. (Dec 2007)
Human rights should be central to the US trade policy. (Dec 2007)
Opposes trade with Colombia, South Korea, and Peru. (Nov 2007)
Hold China responsible for their trade obligations. (Nov 2007)
Trade agreements now focus on profits for big multinationals. (Aug 2007)
NAFTA is perfect example of bigger need for change. (Aug 2007)
FactCheck: NAFTA did not cost US a million jobs. (Aug 2007)
We need smart trade, not fair trade vs. free trade. (Feb 2007)
Globalization means more education needed for success. (Feb 2007)
Renegotiate NAFTA rather than cancel it. (Feb 2004)
Require labor and environmental standards plus right-to-know. (Jan 2004)
Against NAFTA, against Chile trade, against Singapore trade. (Jan 2004)
Level the playing field for American workers. (Nov 2003)
I supported steel tariffs, but now ease off. (Sep 2003)
National venture capital fund for those hurt by trade. (Sep 2003)
Against Fast Track--not enough for US workers. (Jul 2003)
Voting Record
Voted for China trade, but Bush has not enforced obligations. (Nov 2007)
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 NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Lauch Faircloth on Free Trade

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lauch Faircloth on other issues.

Voted NO on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)

David Funderburk on Free Trade

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for David Funderburk on other issues.

No stance on record.

Fred Heineman on Free Trade

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for Fred Heineman on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jesse Helms on Free Trade

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Helms on other issues.

China: progress on religious freedom BEFORE allowing PNTR. (Sep 2000)
Voted NO on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
Voted NO 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)

Cass Ballenger on Free Trade

Republican (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Cass Ballenger on other issues.

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 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Richard Burr on Free Trade

Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues.

Voted 8 times against China trade agreement. (Sep 2004)
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 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 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Cal Cunningham on Free Trade

2010 Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for Cal Cunningham on other issues.

No stance on record.

Elizabeth Dole on Free Trade

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Dole on other issues.

CAFTA has created jobs for North Carolina. (Jul 2008)
Supported NAFTA despite cheap textile imports. (Sep 2006)
Supported NAFTA despite loss of NC textile jobs. (Sep 2006)
China: Two-track policy: Open markets + political reforms. (Sep 1999)
China: Expand trade, but linked to human rights. (Aug 1999)
An open global market helps our economy thrive. (Apr 1999)
Free trade zone for the entire Western Hemisphere. (Apr 1999)
Authorize �Fast Track� for trade negotiations. (Apr 1999)
Admit China to the World Trade Organization. (Apr 1999)
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 NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)

Bob Etheridge on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (NC-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bob Etheridge 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 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)
Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
Rated 39% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Robin Hayes on Free Trade

Republican Representative (NC-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Robin Hayes on other issues.

District full of textile mills needs trade barriers. (Mar 2010)
Voted NO 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 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)
Rated 28% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Bill Hefner on Free Trade

Democrat (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Hefner on other issues.

Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Elaine Marshall on Free Trade

2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Elaine Marshall on other issues.

End trade deals like NAFTA and CAFTA that send jobs overseas. (Jul 2010)

Jim Neal on Free Trade

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Neal on other issues.

Export American values, not American jobs. (Mar 2008)

Charles Taylor on Free Trade

Republican (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charles Taylor on other issues.

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 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Ted Budd on Free Trade

Republican (District 13): Click here for Ted Budd on other issues.

No stance on record.

Richard Burr on Free Trade

Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues.

Voted 8 times against China trade agreement. (Sep 2004)
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 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 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Sean Haugh on Free Trade

Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sean Haugh on other issues.

Supports real free trade, not NAFTA and CAFTA. (Jul 2014)
We need to completely change to free trade. (Apr 2014)

George Holding on Free Trade

Republican (District 13): Click here for George Holding on other issues.

No stance on record.

Chris Rey on Free Trade

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Chris Rey on other issues.

No stance on record.

Deborah Ross on Free Trade

Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Deborah Ross on other issues.

Always against the TPP; we need to stop trade agreements. (Aug 2016)

Paul Wright on Free Trade

Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Wright on other issues.

TPP appears to be ObamaCare for jobs and trade. (Nov 2015)

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