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On the recordMarch 20, 2018
Tariffs are not just magically imposed on somebody else. It is a cost of doing business.
Said by
Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

He emphasizes the economic impact of tariffs on consumers and businesses.

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