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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Justin Amash on Free Trade
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Brian Calley on Free Trade
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Free Trade
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Free Trade
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
  • Free trade deals favor elites over workers. (Nov 2017)
Jennifer Granholm on Free Trade
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
  • Replace CAFTA outsourcing with "No Worker Left Behind". (Oct 2005)
  • Encourage insourcing, instead of victims of globalization. (Oct 2005)
  • NAFTA is about whether we're going to make things in America. (Oct 2005)
  • Declined state commitment to CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
  • Reauthorize the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program. (Sep 2007)
Mark Schauer on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
Bill Schuette on Free Trade
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
  • Supports tariffs on China, to get a better deal. (Oct 2018)
Rick Snyder on Free Trade
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • Took 24 attempts to get New International Trade Crossing. (Jan 2013)
  • Open new doors to global markets. (Oct 2011)
  • Increase Canada trade with new Detroit River bridge. (Jan 2011)
John Tatar on Free Trade
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Tatar on other issues.
  • Keep state out of federal free trade issue. (Jul 2018)
Gretchen Whitmer on Free Trade
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • Important to continue traveling to Israel to support trade. (Nov 2019)
  • Renegotiate trade deals, but no tariffs on China. (Oct 2018)

Senate:

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Mike Bouchard on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
  • Trade agreements should be fair and enforceable. (Sep 2006)
  • Associates CAFTA with currency manipulation. (Dec 2005)
John James on Free Trade
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John James on other issues.
  • Fight China over soybeans now, or bullets later. (May 2020)
  • Let master negotiator Trump re-work trade deals. (Oct 2018)
  • Free but fair trade, to keep jobs in Michigan. (Mar 2018)
Terri Lynn Land on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
  • Free trade agreements only with reciprocal market access. (Aug 2014)
Gary Peters on Free Trade
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Opposes free trade deals as hindering Michigan's economy. (Oct 2011)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Marcia Squier on Free Trade
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
  • Replace free trade deals with zero export taxes. (Jul 2017)
  • Oppose TPP, NAFTA, and similar trade deals. (Nov 2016)
  • Pro-free enterprise, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Debbie Stabenow on Free Trade
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • End trade agreements to keep jobs here. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • 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 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 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)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Sponsored bill for tariffs against undervalued currency. (May 2009)
  • Insist on access to post-mad-cow Japanese beef markets. (Mar 2010)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Bob Young on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for Bob Young on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Justin Amash on Free Trade
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Dan Benishek on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Kerry Bentivolio on Free Trade
Republican (District 11): Click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jack Bergman on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
  • I support free and fair trade, not TPP. (Nov 2016)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Mike Bishop on Free Trade
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Conyers on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers 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)
  • Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free 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 sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Mar 2013)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Dave Curson on Free Trade
Democrat (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
  • Stop exporting good jobs overseas. (Nov 2012)
Debbie Dingell on Free Trade
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Bill Huizenga on Free Trade
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Brenda Jones on Free Trade
Democrat (District 13): Click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Kildee on Free Trade
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Kildee on other issues.
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Peter Konetchy on Free Trade
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (Aug 2011)
Brenda Lawrence on Free Trade
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Oppose TPP, NAFTA, and similar trade deals. (Nov 2016)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Andy Levin on Free Trade
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • Need trade policy to support workers, planet, not free trade. (Apr 2019)
  • Make increasing living standards a part of all trade deals. (Sep 2018)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
Sander Levin on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin 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 NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Sponsored bill imposing tariffs for manipulating currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Impose import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
Paul Mitchell on Free Trade
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
John Moolenaar on Free Trade
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
  • Enforce trade laws so others don't have unfair advantage. (Oct 2014)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Mike Rogers on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers 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 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 39% 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)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Mark Schauer on Free Trade
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
Elissa Slotkin on Free Trade
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
  • Discipline China on trade, without hurting American business. (Oct 2018)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Haley Stevens on Free Trade
Democrat (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Rashida Tlaib on Free Trade
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • Helping trade flow should mean good jobs for the community. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
Dave Trott on Free Trade
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Fred Upton on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton 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 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 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Tim Walberg on Free Trade
Republican: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg 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)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Dave Camp on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp 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 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 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
John Dingell on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell 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 22% 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)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Candice Miller on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller on other issues.
  • Replace export penalties with import taxes. (Jun 2016)
  • Open closed markets to create opportunity & spread freedom. (Jun 2016)
  • 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)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Gary Peters on Free Trade
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Opposes free trade deals as hindering Michigan's economy. (Oct 2011)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
John Engler on Free Trade
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Engler on other issues.
  • Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (May 1998)
  • Grant fast-track authority to the President. (Nov 1999)
Spencer Abraham on Free Trade
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
Dick Chrysler on Free Trade
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nick Smith on Free Trade
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • No restrictions on import/export; but maintain sovereignty . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Nick Smith on Free Trade
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • No restrictions on import/export; but maintain sovereignty . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Jerry Zandstra on Free Trade
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
  • Global trade provides great opportunity for Michigan. (Jan 2006)
James Barcia on Free Trade
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Bart Baron on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
  • Renegotiate trade treaties for a level playing field. (Mar 2008)
  • What we need is not “free” trade but FAIR trade. (Mar 2008)
  • Be fearful of Fast Track Authority. (Mar 2008)
David Bonior on Free Trade
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.
  • Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Keith Butler on Free Trade
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
  • Fair trade: no agreements that hurt our economy. (Jun 2006)
Hansen Clarke on Free Trade
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Hansen Clarke on other issues.
  • Buy from American businesses and not foreign suppliers. (Nov 2010)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Vernon Ehlers on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers 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 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 61% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
Peter Hoekstra on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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 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)
  • Voted NO 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)
Jack Hoogendyk on Free Trade
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • For free trade as long as US sovereignty is maintained. (Jun 2008)
  • Mirror trade policy of other nations. (May 2008)
Dale Kildee on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee 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)
  • Rated 28% 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 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick 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)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 27% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Joe Knollenberg on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg 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 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)
  • Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Carl Levin on Free Trade
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin 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 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 YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Rated 17% 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)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Bret McAtee on Free Trade
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Nikitin on Free Trade
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • Let market expand free trade. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Free Trade
Democrat (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Leonard Schwartz on Free Trade
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
  • Free trade raises the standard of living. (Oct 2006)
Joe Schwarz on Free Trade
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Schwarz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Bart Stupak on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak 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 YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Maintain anti-dumping restrictions against foreign importers. (Oct 2001)
  • End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire . (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 39% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
Scotty Boman on Free Trade
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • Support true free trade, not NAFTA & GATT. (Aug 2008)
Randy Hekman on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Hoekstra on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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 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)
  • Voted NO 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)
Peter Konetchy on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (Aug 2011)
Lisa McClain on Free Trade
Republican (District 10): Click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thad McCotter on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.
  • Replace chimera of "free trade" with fair competition. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Insist on access to post-mad-cow Japanese beef markets. (Mar 2010)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
Peter Meijer on Free Trade
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
Debbie Stabenow on Free Trade
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • End trade agreements to keep jobs here. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • 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 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 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)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Sponsored bill for tariffs against undervalued currency. (May 2009)
  • Insist on access to post-mad-cow Japanese beef markets. (Mar 2010)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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