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Brad Sherman: In evaluating trade relationships, we all too often focus on revenue for American corporations or profits for American…

On the recordMarch 14, 2016
In evaluating trade relationships, we all too often focus on revenue for American corporations or profits for American corporations, and all too little emphasis is put on jobs for American workers.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman emphasizes the need to prioritize American jobs over corporate profits in trade discussions.

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