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Jimmy Carter: “The imposition of import relief itself would have an inflationary impact and consumer cost that I consider unacceptable…”

On the recordMarch 23, 1980
The imposition of import relief itself would have an inflationary impact and consumer cost that I consider unacceptable in light of the strong emphasis that this Administration places on its anti-inflation efforts.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Memorandum From the President on the American Leather Wearing Apparel Industry

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