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The denial of import relief on copper should act as a signal and as encouragement to our partners around the world to resist protectionist acts and, thus, will foster that recovery.

Context

Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Denial of Import Relief for the Copper Industry

09/05/1984

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