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On the recordJanuary 23, 2018
Changes to trade agreements or tariff policies on the part of the United States and its trading partners that impede trade could have significant adverse effects on aggregate economic activity; whereas, the removal of trade barriers between the United States and its trading partners could improve aggregate economic conditions.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine discusses the impact of trade policies on the economy.

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