Thomas F. McLarty: Voting ‘Yes’ on Trade Is Hard for Democrats — But Necessary
Trade policy signals a country’s ability to engage with the world and to lead.
A debate over free trade is looming in Washington and will have a major impact on our country’s economic growth strategy moving forward. The issue has already drawn attention because it’s an area where the Republican majority in the Senate may actually help President Obama, whose trade policies have more vocal support among Republicans than Democrats.