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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Free Trade
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Mark Dayton on Free Trade
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- 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)
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Matt Dean on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Scott Jensen on Free Trade
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Jeff Johnson on Free Trade
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Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Tariffs on China negatively affect Minnesota farmers. (Oct 2018)
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Amy Klobuchar on Free Trade
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- 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)
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Tina Liebling on Free Trade
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Erin Murphy on Free Trade
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| DFL:
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Mike Murphy on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Rebecca Otto on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Tim Pawlenty on Free Trade
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Republican MN Governor:
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- 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)
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Tina Smith on Free Trade
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
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Lori Swanson on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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Tim Walz on Free Trade
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Democrat:
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- 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)
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Senate:
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Jim Abeler on Free Trade
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Karin Housley on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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Heather Johnson on Free Trade
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Free markets are the fairest form of voluntary exchange. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Free Trade
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- 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)
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Jason Lewis on Free Trade
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- 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)
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Mike McFadden on Free Trade
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Republican Challenger:
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- Use Chinese steel over U.S. steel if the import was cheaper. (Aug 2014)
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Jim Newberger on Free Trade
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Mar 2018)
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Paula Overby on Free Trade
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Expand free trade but not economic exploitation. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Free Trade
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Immediate action on steel dumping, to protect U.S. jobs. (Apr 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
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Steve Carlson on Free Trade
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Tariffs are necessary to make the world play fair. (Jul 2018)
- Tariffs make world play fair, & bring jobs back to America. (Jul 2018)
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Angie Craig on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 2):
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- 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)
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Keith Ellison on Free Trade
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Democrat:
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- 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)
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Tom Emmer on Free Trade
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Jim Hagedorn on Free Trade
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
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John Kline on Free Trade
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Republican Representative (MN-2):
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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 the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Jason Lewis on Free Trade
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Republican (District 2):
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- 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)
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Betty McCollum on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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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)
- 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)
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Rick Nolan on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 8):
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- 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)
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Ilhan Omar on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
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Erik Paulsen on Free Trade
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Republican (District 3):
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- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Collin Peterson on Free Trade
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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- 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)
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Dean Phillips on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Expand markets for businesses through fair trade agreements. (Apr 2020)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Pete Stauber on Free Trade
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Republican (District 8):
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- North American trade deal will create new jobs. (Jan 2020)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Tim Walz on Free Trade
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Democrat:
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- 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)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Hatch on Free Trade
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Norm Coleman on Free Trade
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- 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)
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Al Franken on Free Trade
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- 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)
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Julianne Ortman on Free Trade
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| Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014):
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Michele Bachmann on Free Trade
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- 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)
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Jesse Ventura on Free Trade
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- 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)
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Mike Ciresi on Free Trade
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| Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008):
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Rod Grams on Free Trade
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- 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)
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Mark Kennedy on Free Trade
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- 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)
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Mark Kennedy on Free Trade
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- 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)
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Walter Mondale on Free Trade
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Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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- Supports NAFTA. (Nov 2002)
- Supports permanent normal trade relations with China. (Nov 2002)
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Jesse Ventura on Free Trade
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
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- 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)
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Paul Wellstone on Free Trade
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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)
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Joe Arwood on Free Trade
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Dean Barkley on Free Trade
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Support fair trade, not free trade. (Aug 2008)
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Ford Bell on Free Trade
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Michael Cavlan on Free Trade
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Green Challenger:
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- NAFTA & GATT are racing to the bottom. (Jun 2005)
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Mark Dayton on Free Trade
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- 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)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Free Trade
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Opposes the Central American Free Trade Agreement. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Free Trade
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
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Anthony Hernandez on Free Trade
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Bill Luther on Free Trade
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
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David Minge on Free Trade
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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- 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)
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Free Trade
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James Niemackl on Free Trade
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Don’t sell out our jobs and economy to the global market. (Aug 2008)
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James Oberstar on Free Trade
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- 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)
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Tim Penny on Free Trade
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| Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1):
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Jim Ramstad on Free Trade
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Republican Representative (MN-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)
- 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)
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Martin Sabo on Free Trade
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- 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)
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Bruce Vento on Free Trade
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4):
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- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
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Patty Wetterling on Free Trade
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Kurt Bills on Free Trade
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- Help countries with trade instead of aid. (Jun 2012)
- Export American freedom alongside read goods and services. (Jun 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on Free Trade
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Republican (District 8):
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- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Michael Cummins on Free Trade
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Challenger:
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- Free trade keeps prices low. (Jul 2008)
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Michelle Fischbach on Free Trade
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Republican (District 7):
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- 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)
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Dan Severson on Free Trade
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