On the recordJune 19, 2012
If we don't repeal Jackson-Vanik, we are going to be at that higher arbitrary rate against competitors from around the world.
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Ron Kirk
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congress.govRon Kirk: “If we don't repeal Jackson-Vanik, we are going to be at that higher arbitrary rate against competitors from around the…”
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Discussing the importance of repealing Jackson-Vanik for trade competitiveness.
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