Ronald Reagan actually said...

I have decided that expeditious action is required, and to increase temporarily the rates of duty on imports from Canada of the softwood lumber products.

Context

Proclamation 5595—Imposition of Temporary Surcharge on Imports of Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada

12/29/1986

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