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The findings of fact by the board show ample reason for the revision downward of Schedule K, in accord with the protective principle, and present the data as to relative costs and prices from which may be determined what rates will fairly equalize the difference in production costs.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft argues for a downward revision of tariff rates based on the findings of the Tariff Board regarding production costs.

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