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On the recordMay 11, 2021
I would urge you to avoid hitting restaurants and food and wine importers again with tariffs.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey
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Menendez expresses concern about tariffs affecting restaurants and importers if disputes aren't resolved.

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