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Ed Markey: However, according to information published by the Census Bureau, the trade deficit with Mexico went from a surplus to a…

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
However, according to information published by the Census Bureau, the trade deficit with Mexico went from a surplus to a deficit, and it has continued to grow since NAFTA went into effect.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey addresses the trade deficit issue post-NAFTA.

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