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Trade and Economics

Globalization has become a reality that has challenged traditional economies all over the world. Increased trade and agreements between nations have raised debate in the United States about what is the right balance between global exchange and protectionism. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: free trade and free trade agreements, farm subsidies, unionization, an increase in the federal minimum wage, and trade relations with China.

All of our questions on this issue:

I support or oppose unrestricted free trade
I support or oppose an increase in the federal minimum wage
I support or oppose legislation restricting employers from interfering with union votes
I support or oppose government subsidies to farmers
I support or oppose normal diplomatic and trade relations with China