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James Boyle on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger for ME Governor: Click here for James Boyle on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kenneth Capron on Free Trade
Independent candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenneth Capron on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (Jul 2018)
Alan Caron on Free Trade
Independent candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alan Caron on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (Jul 2018)
Eliot Cutler on Free Trade
Independent Challenger: Click here for Eliot Cutler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul LePage on Free Trade
Republican Governor candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul LePage on other issues.
  • Make Maine more competitive vs. fierce global competition. (Feb 2014)
  • Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
  • Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
Mary Mayhew on Free Trade
Republican candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Mary Mayhew on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Michaud on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud 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)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Sponsored bill to review free trade agreements biennially. (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)
Janet Mills on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Maine Governor: Click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shawn Moody on Free Trade
Republican candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Shawn Moody on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Rice on Free Trade
Domestic Policy: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
  • Deal with challenge from China in lockstep with allies. (Nov 2019)
  • China is US's most consequential international relationship. (Jan 2017)
  • US beneficiary of free trade; don't cede leadership to China. (Jan 2017)
Mike Thibodeau on Free Trade
Republican Challenger for ME Governor: Click here for Mike Thibodeau on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Shenna Bellows on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Shenna Bellows on other issues.
  • NAFTA damaged our manufacturing sector; so will TPP. (Aug 2014)
Eric Brakey on Free Trade
GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
  • I don't think tariffs are a good thing. (Nov 2018)
Susan Collins on Free Trade
Republican Jr Senator (ME): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.
  • Some trade agreements have resulted in more tariffs. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO 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 NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
  • Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Free trade with post-Orange Revolution Ukraine. (Apr 2005)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Scott D`Amboise on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott D`Amboise on other issues.
  • Opposes NAFTA; consider human rights in trade relations. (Nov 2006)
Sara Gideon on Free Trade
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Sara Gideon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Lyons on Free Trade
Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Lyons on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (Mar 2018)
Janet Mills on Free Trade
Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Rice on Free Trade
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
  • Deal with challenge from China in lockstep with allies. (Nov 2019)
  • China is US's most consequential international relationship. (Jan 2017)
  • US beneficiary of free trade; don't cede leadership to China. (Jan 2017)
Zak Ringelstein on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Zak Ringelstein on other issues.
  • Protect economy from harmful international trade agreements. (Jun 2018)
Betsy Sweet on Free Trade
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Betsy Sweet on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Jared Golden on Free Trade
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jared Golden on other issues.
  • Voted against USMCA trade pacts as no benefit to Maine. (Jan 2020)
Michael Michaud on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud 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)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Sponsored bill to review free trade agreements biennially. (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)
Chellie Pingree on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
  • 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)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Bruce Poliquin on Free Trade
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bruce Poliquin on other issues.
  • Promote trade and investment opportunities. (Nov 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:


John Baldacci on Free Trade
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rescinded state commitment under CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
Angus King on Free Trade
Independent Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
  • Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
  • Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
Angus King on Free Trade
Former Independent Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
  • Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
  • Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
Tom Allen on Free Trade
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Review existing trade agreements that damaged US economy. (Sep 2008)
  • Level the playing field; we have tipped the balance away. (Mar 2008)
  • Opposes CAFTA, but supports GATT & 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)
  • 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 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Tom Allen on Free Trade
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Review existing trade agreements that damaged US economy. (Sep 2008)
  • Level the playing field; we have tipped the balance away. (Mar 2008)
  • Opposes CAFTA, but supports GATT & 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)
  • 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 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
William Cohen on Free Trade
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for William Cohen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
Jim Longley on Free Trade
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for Jim Longley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jean Hay Bright on Free Trade
Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.
  • Strongly Opposes expanding free trade. (Dec 2005)
Matt Dunlap on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Dunlap on other issues.
  • Protect our future from unfair trade agreements. (Mar 2012)
Eric Mehnert on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.
  • Guise of free trade really rewards big business. (Sep 2005)
Chellie Pingree on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
  • 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)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
John Baldacci on Free Trade
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rescinded state commitment under CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
Eric Brakey on Free Trade
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
  • I don't think tariffs are a good thing. (Nov 2018)
Cynthia Dill on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cynthia Dill on other issues.
  • Keep tariffs against foreign products that compete unfairly. (Aug 2012)
Olympia Snowe on Free Trade
Republican Sr Senator (ME): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO 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 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)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
  • Rated 58% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Charlie Summers on Free Trade
Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Summers on other issues.
  • I support free trade, but protect shoe factories. (Aug 2012)
  • Free trade yes, but sanctions on Venezuela. (Nov 2008)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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