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Gary Peters: “Tariffs, when used in a targeted way against our adversaries like China, can be a helpful tool to advance U.S. economic…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Tariffs, when used in a targeted way against our adversaries like China, can be a helpful tool to advance U.S. economic and national security interests.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the impact of tariffs on Michigan's economy.

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