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Sarah Palin on Trade and Economics

Sarah Palin's running mate is John McCain
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.

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Sarah Palin is neutral on unrestricted free trade

"I am a conservative Republican, a firm believer in free market capitalism. A free market system allows all parties to compete, which ensures the best and most competitive project emerges, and ensures a fair, democratic process."

Palin-Parnell campaign booklet: New Energy for Alaska Nov 3, 2006

Sarah Palin supports government subsidies to farmers

"We urge you to allocate the maximum feasible level of funding for the programs in Title IX in the 2007 Farm Bill. If the nation is to pursue energy independence, we must look beyond traditional biofuels production. Governors urge Congress to include a strong energy title as part of the Farm Bill that provides technical and financial assistance to expand the use of farm and forest biomass for renewable energy production."

Letter from two governors to Senate Committee on Agriculture Oct 30, 2007