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JD Vance: I think we are making a mistake. 3 percent of US trade runs through the suez. 40 percent of European trade does.

On the recordMarch 27, 2025
I think we are making a mistake. 3 percent of US trade runs through the suez. 40 percent of European trade does.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Vance expresses concern about the implications of war for U.S. trade and foreign policy.

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