Jimmy Carter actually said...

I have determined, pursuant to section 101(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, that certain existing duties of the United States are unduly burdening and restricting the foreign trade of the United States.

Context

Proclamation 4711—Staged Reduction of Rates of Duty on Certain Products to Carry Out Trade Agreements With Indonesia,...

01/03/1980

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