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JD Vance: But 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 26, 2025
But 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
Source
slate.com

Editor's note · Context

Vance expresses concern about the economic implications of military action.

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