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Ted Cruz warns of ‘profound damage’ to U.S. economy if Trump kills NAFTA
The Toronto Star ^ | 10/31/2017 | Daniel Dale

Posted on 10/31/2017 6:01:46 PM PDT by Sign Petition to Arrest Comey

WASHINGTON—Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz warned Tuesday that the United States would face “massive economic costs” if President Donald Trump killed the North American Free Trade Agreement — but that Trump might go ahead and make that decision.

Cruz said “NAFTA has created millions of jobs across the United States,” and he said “Texans believe in international trade.” He expressed concern that Trump, whom he generally supports, would seek to use the ongoing NAFTA renegotiation to reduce trade and erect protectionist barriers rather than to expand trade.

Reducing access to the Canadian and Mexican markets, Cruz said, would “do profound damage to the American economy and to Texas in particular.”

“Which direction will the administration go? I will tell you candidly: I don’t know,” Cruz said at the pro-NAFTA U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. His comments highlight the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s intentions.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Foreign Affairs; Government; Mexico; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: canada; cruz; cruznafta; cubanadian; globalism; goldmansachs; lyingted; mexico; nafta; tedcruz; texas; trump; trumpnafta
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To: Sign Petition to Arrest Comey

The Walking Ted rises again to remind us of his globalist roots.

Surprise, surprise, surprise.....


21 posted on 10/31/2017 6:20:05 PM PDT by datura
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Gonna have to disagree on this one Ted.

22 posted on 10/31/2017 6:20:44 PM PDT by RC one (The 2nd Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances)
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Principled conservative bump.


23 posted on 10/31/2017 6:20:49 PM PDT by proust (Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.)
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To: Sign Petition to Arrest Comey

So now we all know why we are glad Ted NWP Cruz wasn’t nominated.


24 posted on 10/31/2017 6:21:51 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Sign Petition to Arrest Comey

Rafael junior was doing great for a while. What are his credentials regarding trade and job creation, etc.?


25 posted on 10/31/2017 6:22:47 PM PDT by New Jersey Realist ( (Be Nice To Your Kids. They Will Pick Out Your Nursing Home))
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To: kingu

Great post.


26 posted on 10/31/2017 6:22:55 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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Gee can’t wait for the pro-Cruzers to defend him on this.


27 posted on 10/31/2017 6:22:58 PM PDT by stockpirate (SETH RICH gave the emails to wikikileaks murdered he was, cover up it is)
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To: Jim 0216
I know that free trade between the states creates wealth inside the USA.

Fixed it.

28 posted on 10/31/2017 6:24:00 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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“Ted Cruz warns of ‘profound damage’ to U.S. economy if Trump kills NAFTA”

I figured that Cruz’s wife (Goldman Sacks babe) would start taking control. Seems like sooner than later, which surprises me a bit.


29 posted on 10/31/2017 6:24:08 PM PDT by BobL ( I beat up McDonald's and Walmart because it makes me feel like a man.)
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Momma’s boy.


30 posted on 10/31/2017 6:25:14 PM PDT by wardamneagle
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I hope NAFTA is “fixed”, like my dog got “fixed”.


31 posted on 10/31/2017 6:25:29 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: central_va

No, but stay in Fantasyland if it makes you feel better.


32 posted on 10/31/2017 6:26:11 PM PDT by Jim W N
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To: BobL

I wonder what Amanda Carpenter thinks.


33 posted on 10/31/2017 6:26:19 PM PDT by exit82 (The opposition has already been Trumped!)
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To: New Jersey Realist
What are his credentials regarding trade and job creation, etc.?

In Mexico or the USA?

34 posted on 10/31/2017 6:27:43 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: RC one

Just out of curiosity, what is the trade gap with Canada? Does it favor the USA or Canada?


35 posted on 10/31/2017 6:28:02 PM PDT by hawkaw
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To: stockpirate
> Gee can’t wait for the pro-Cruzers to defend him on this.

I can't, and I am one.

36 posted on 10/31/2017 6:28:17 PM PDT by SecondAmendment (Restoring our Republic at 9.8357x10^8 FPS)
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Texas is the #1 exporting state to Mexico. California is #2.


37 posted on 10/31/2017 6:29:04 PM PDT by Ben Ficklin
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38 posted on 10/31/2017 6:29:30 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Jim 0216

Seems you Free Traitors™ are in the minorty on this thread. Time to wise up Jim. You can still be a patriot.


39 posted on 10/31/2017 6:29:31 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Cicero

Sounds good. Good time for the US to kick him in the family jewels.


40 posted on 10/31/2017 6:30:15 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (DACA: Their dream, our nightmare... will the rule of law prevail or not?)
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