Brazil opposes stronger protection for intellectual property and freer trade in services - two major American objectives.
He also opposes "cap and trade" legislation intended to reduce climate change because of its potential to eliminate thousands of jobs.
But Malaysia and others oppose free trade to varying degrees.
At least in speeches, he had opposed free trade and reached out to regional Latin American countries with left-leaning governments.
They were believed to oppose free trade and hinder technological innovation, technology transfer and business development.
Socialists frequently oppose free trade on the ground that it allows maximum exploitation of workers by capital.
The later oppose free trade because if it was allowed then they would have to sell them at lower prices.
Kucinich has consistently opposed free trade on the grounds that it costs American jobs and enables abusive working conditions in other countries.
Those positions are also held by Mr. Gephardt, who has long opposed free trade.
"But you opposed Chinese trade and national security interests as well, something that hurt our efforts to grow and become part of the global economy."