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Kiani Gardner opposes tariffs on European goods

Monday, First Congressional Candidate Kiani Gardner (D) warned that there would be devastating impacts on the District’s aerospace industry and local economy if the latest proposed tariffs on European goods were implemented. She also was highly critical of Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) who currently represents the district. “While I greatly appreciate the leadership being demonstrated … Continued
January 8, 2020

Alabama international exports topped $21 billion last year

While an escalating global trade war likely had an effect, the value of Alabama exports topped $21 billion in 2018. The state had increased shipments of chemicals, paper products and aerospace parts to overseas markets according to figures from the U.S. Commerce Department. State exports were hurt by ongoing U.S. trade disputes with China and … Continued
March 12, 2019

Trump announces trade “understanding” with Mexico

Monday, President Donald J. Trump (R) announced that the United States has secured a preliminary trade agreement with Mexico. During the election, Trump was critical of existing trade agreements and vowed to renegotiate. The news was welcome both on the stock market and in the livestock markets. U.S. Representatives Robert Aderholt and Bradley Byrne both … Continued
August 29, 2018

Jefferson County GOP Chairwoman calls for action on Chinese steel dumping

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 13, 2017, Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Sallie Bryant sent a letter to US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging the Secretary to act on what she calls “unfair” Chinese trade practices that allow that country’s steel to be dumped on the American marketplace, impacting residents and business … Continued
July 14, 2017

Sessions Critical of Trade Deals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 18, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) responded to criticism that he has recently received from the business community and the Wall Street Journal because of his skepticism over yet another free trade agreement. Sen. Sessions wrote that, “According to Republican pollster Frank Luntz, Americans believe by a … Continued
May 20, 2015