Local lawmakers oppose state foreign trade offices

COLUMBUS — Local lawmakers voted against legislation offered on the floor of the Ohio Senate to create two new foreign trade offices, with both voicing concern about using state resources to support countries and initiatives that adversely affect U.S. jobs.

Senate Bill 80, sponsored by Sen. Robert F. Spada, a Republican from North Royalton in the Cleveland area, calls for the establishment of Department of Development trade offices in India and the People’s Republic of China, at a cost of about $2 million.

The final vote Wednesday was 29-3, with Sens. Jason Wilson of Columbiana, D-30th, Capri Cafaro of Hubbard, D-32nd, and Sue Morano, a Democrat from Lorain, opposing.

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