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Robert E. Lighthizer: Yes, the answer is yes, it is having an impact, and it is way beyond China, and it is costing us jobs.

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
Yes, the answer is yes, it is having an impact, and it is way beyond China, and it is costing us jobs.
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Robert E. Lighthizer

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Acknowledging the negative impact of not having a functioning Export-Import Bank.

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