The goal of tariffs is to pressure foreign governments to live up to their commitment to American workers and companies.
Ron Wyden: “The goal of tariffs is to pressure foreign governments to live up to their commitment to American workers and companies.”
On the recordFebruary 15, 2023
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Discusses the purpose of tariffs in protecting American interests.
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