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The importance which our manufactures have assumed in the commerce of the world in competition with the manufactures of other countries again draws attention to the duty of this Government to use its utmost endeavors to secure impartial treatment for American products in all markets.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft stresses the need for the government to ensure fair treatment for American products in global markets.

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