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On the recordFebruary 16, 2023
The goal of tariffs is to pressure foreign governments to live up to their commitment to American workers and companies.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez discusses the intended purpose of tariffs on foreign goods.

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