Jerome Powell said "If it results in higher tariffs, then I think--you know, I hardly need to tell you what higher tariffs would do for agricultural producers." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 16, 2018

If it results in higher tariffs, then I think--you know, I hardly need to tell you what higher tariffs would do for agricultural producers.

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Powell discusses the negative effects of higher tariffs on agriculture.

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