Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

Kerry to Teamsters Trade Deals Should Use Common Sense

Democratic candidate John Kerry urged Teamsters leaders in Las Vegas that trade deals must be enforceable with labor and environmental standards. He accused Bush of not enforcing agreements, promised to enforce them as president, and said he would oppose a Central American pact while supporting selective deals. Teamsters President Hoffa signaled openness to Kerry’s evolving stance. Bush campaign dismissed Kerry’s alignment with free trade.