There are only two objections I have to Hunter:
1) I don't think he can win, and
2) I don't like his protectionist trade ideas.
It's not protectionist to retaliate to 'other' governments meddling in the trade process.
Do you oppose the US government 'protecting' american booze markets by preventing illegal drugs from coming to the US?
Being against giving away the store is not protectionism. Neither is making certain this nation retains the ability to sustain itself independently.