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On the recordJuly 9, 2025
We’re not hard-line, but it’s about time the United States of America started collecting money from countries that were ripping us off – ripping us off – and laughing behind our back at how stupid we were.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump emphasizes the need for the US to benefit from trade agreements.

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