“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordMarch 13, 2017
You have been an advocate for balanced trade--and the importance of trade exports was talked about today, and that trade expansion is critical to middle-class jobs in my home State of Ohio.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Portman emphasizes Lighthizer's advocacy for balanced trade and its impact on Ohio jobs.

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