Richard Nixon actually said...

I reject this argument not only because I believe in the principle of freer trade, but also for a very simple and pragmatic reason: any reduction in our imports produced by U.S. restrictions not accepted by our trading partners would invite foreign reaction against our own exports--all quite legally.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on United States Trade Policy.

11/17/1969

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