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Gregory Meeks: The logic would be that for similar purposes that we are currently engaging in unilateral action on tariffs, frankly…

On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
The logic would be that for similar purposes that we are currently engaging in unilateral action on tariffs, frankly, maximum collateral damage in the case of uniform tariffs, for example.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Discussing the need for targeted sanctions instead of broad tariffs.

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