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Howard Lutnick: “If you're willing to open yourself up and really open your economy to American business... then, of course, we will make…”

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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Commerce Secretary on trade negotiations strategy.

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