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Bill Foster: “I have long viewed that the failure of free trade deals to address currency manipulation was probably their most…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
I have long viewed that the failure of free trade deals to address currency manipulation was probably their most significant shortcoming and the major reason I haven't supported them.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

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Foster criticizes free trade deals for not addressing currency manipulation issues.

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