Trade
Free Trade is only Fair Trade when applied to societies of equal political, economic, and social status, in that all participants will only then operate on a level playing field. Unfortunately for Maine, our country’s free trade agreements have too often allowed new participants into our markets that are not held to the same standards and rules as Maine businesses. Over the last several decades, our trade policies have produced reverse incentives for U.S. businesses to off-shore jobs, contributing to the hollowing out of the American economy and sharp, harmful declines in U.S. manufacturing. I remain committed to helping American manufacturing grow and create good jobs – and part of that effort is making sure that U.S. trade practices are fair for our domestic producers and their employees.
