I want to go get trade agreements because if America walls itself up, if we address sort of an economic fortress America, we will lose.

Are we interested in treating the symptoms of poverty and economic stagnation through income redistribution and class warfare, or do we want to go at the root causes of poverty and economic stagnation by promoting pro-growth policies that promote prosperity?

Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade.

Third, we will make trade work for America by forging new trade agreements. And when nations cheat in trade, there will be unmistakable consequences.

This will boost out trade with Chile in particular and Latin America in general.

Trade agreements are important because they open up new marketplaces to small businesses, which ultimately translates into more jobs and greater economic growth.