On the recordJuly 20, 2025
If you're willing to open yourself up and really open your economy to American business... then, of course, we will make a better deal with you.
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Howard Lutnick
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cbsnews.comIf you're willing to open yourself up and really open your economy to American business... then, of course, we will make a better deal with you.
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