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On the recordFebruary 28, 2018
The best approach is to deal directly with the people who are affected rather than falling back on tariffs.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Advocates for addressing trade impacts directly instead of relying on tariffs.

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