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Earl Blumenauer: “I am a little concerned about the 301 tariffs. It is kind of a blunt instrument, a tax on everyday Americans and most…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
I am a little concerned about the 301 tariffs. It is kind of a blunt instrument, a tax on everyday Americans and most businesses.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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Expressing concern over the impact of tariffs on Americans and businesses.

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