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.
On the recordJanuary 23, 2018
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Kaine discusses the impact of trade policies on the economy.
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