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Peter Ricketts on Free Trade

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Exports boost Nebraska economy

In Nebraska, we export over $8 billion of goods annually. Our work in China over the last three years helped open the door for Nebraska beef for the first time in 14 years. Beef from a Nebraska company was the first to arrive in China last summer, and I'm excited to report that over half the American beef in China now comes from Nebraska! In the past 12 months, we have also seen Argentina reopen their market to American pork. Bulgaria signed new soybean deals with Nebraska. Vietnam opened their doors to dried distillers grains. And Japan is set to open their marketplace to American ethanol.
Source: 2018 Nebraska State of the State address , Jan 10, 2018

Free trade in our vital interest

Free and fair trade is vital to the interests of Nebraska and our nation. About one out of every three acres of Nebraska crops goes to export markets. Millions of American jobs--in every sector--depend on free and fair trade and international markets.

Source: 2006 Senate campaign website, PeteRicketts.com, "About Pete" , May 2, 2006

Supports NAFTA, CAFTA, GATT and WTO

Q: Do you support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support continued U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

A: Yes.

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test , May 2, 2006

Trade rules for labor & environment, but not human rights

Q: Should a nation's human rights record affect its normal trade relations (most favored nation) status with the United States?

A: No.

Q: Do you support the trade embargo against Cuba?

A: No.

Q: Should trade agreements include provisions to address environmental concerns and to protect workers' rights?

A: Yes.

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test , May 2, 2006

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