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On the recordMarch 21, 2018
Why did you and the Administration ignore the view of Secretary Mattis and still go ahead with the tariffs?
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Henry Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson questions the administration's decision to impose tariffs despite Defense Secretary's concerns.

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