America First: stop exporting our manufacturing job base
The Reform Party SUPPORTS an "America First" position. We recognize current trade policies have failed and resulted in the export of our manufacturing job base which sustains America's middle class. The Reform
Party calls for the repeal or revision of current trade agreements. America's elected leaders have a primary responsibility to assure that American citizens' economic security takes priority in any trade policy decision.
Promoting jobs in the USA:
Negotiate trade agreements that promote American jobs, consumer safety, environmental protection, and fair trade.
Create a business environment that supports small business, which accounts for roughly
80 percent of jobs held by Americans today.
Elimination of the Hatch Act.
Oppose the creation of the North American Union in any form.
Oppose NAFTA Superhighway.
Source: Reform Party USA website, reformparty.org
, Jan 1, 2012
Out of NAFTA, GATT, CAFTA and the WTO
Promoting jobs in the USA:
Negotiate trade agreements that promote American jobs, consumer safety, environmental protection, and fair trade. Rescind and get us out of NAFTA, GATT, CAFTA and the WTO now. Tear up these trade agreements for new,
fair agreements.
Create a business environment that supports small business, which accounts for roughly 80% of jobs. Trade agreements, tax reform, health care reform, and other programs must reflect the needs of small business.
Source: Reform Party USA website, reformparty.org
, Jan 1, 2012
Strongly opposes expanding free trade
Q: Does the Reform Party support or oppose expanding free trade?
A: Strongly Opposes
Source: Email interview with Jordan Struck, national administrator
, May 18, 2006
Link human rights to trade with China
Q: Does the Reform Party support or oppose linking human rights to trade with China?
A: Strongly Favors
Source: Email interview with Jordan Struck, national administrator
, May 18, 2006
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