Ron DeSantis on Free Trade

	Ron DeSantis on Free Trade

Expands program to engage new international markets

[On USMCA Mexico-Canada trade deal]: "International trade continues to support millions of jobs for Florida's export and import businesses," said Gov. Ron DeSantis. "The expansion of Enterprise Florida's Virtual Business Matchmaking program will provide Florida businesses the opportunity to engage new international markets and build their global client base with a reimbursable grant. This program is another example of how Florida is safely helping companies get back to work." Source: Florida Daily on 2022 Florida Gubernatorial race , Jul 6, 2021

Trump's tariffs will get concessions from China

Q: Support Trump's imposition of tariffs on Chinese steel & other products?

Ron DeSantis (R): Yes. Trump is a master negotiator trying to get concessions.

Andrew Gillum (D): No. "He's threatening Florida's workers, farmers, & companies."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Florida Governor race , Oct 9, 2018

No to Ex-im bank; Yes to fast-track

Voted NAY on Trade adjustment assistance (TAA): On 6/12/15, the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314 by a vote of 126 to 302. TAA is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services.
Voted YEA on Trade promotion authority (TPA): On 6/12/15, the House narrowly passed the TPA measure in HR 1314 by a vote of 219 to 211. TPA would give the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster.
Voted NAY on Export-Import Bank: On 10/27/15, the House passed HR 597, the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act, by a vote of 313-118. The bill allows the Export-Import Bank to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that want to buy U.S. goods.

Source: Ballotpedia.org coverage of 2016 Florida Senate race , Oct 27, 2015

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