Ronald Reagan actually said...

I directed the United States Trade Representative to hold public hearings on products of Brazil that were appropriate candidates for increased duties or other import restrictions.

Context

Proclamation 5885—Increase in the Rates of Duty for Certain Articles From Brazil

10/19/1988

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