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Robert E. Lighthizer: “In addition to China we need to continue to move forward with USMCA, we need to bring down the 232 tariffs on Canada and…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
In addition to China we need to continue to move forward with USMCA, we need to bring down the 232 tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
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Robert E. Lighthizer

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Lighthizer emphasizes the need to progress on trade agreements and reduce tariffs.

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