September 9, 2024
Walz, Harris’ pick for VP: An advocate for exports, skeptic on some FTAs
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ pick for running mate, has, between his time leading his upper Midwest state and representing part of it in Congress, advocated for expanded export markets, especially for agricultural goods, but expressed some skepticism about traditional free trade agreements -- most notably, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Vice President Harris announced Walz, who represented the southern portion of the state in the House for more than a decade before running for governor in 2019,...
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