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Bill Cassidy, M.D.: “Congress must take the lead. It can do so by permanently strengthening trade enforcement, modernizing customs…”

On the recordAugust 20, 2026
Congress must take the lead. It can do so by permanently strengthening trade enforcement, modernizing customs authorities, building resilient supply chains throughout the Western Hemisphere, and ensuring that manufacturers in China cannot gain a competitive advantage by simply ignoring environmental standards.
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Bill Cassidy, M.D.

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Outlining Congress's role in trade policy leadership.

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