Joe Manchin: “We wanted it to be with Free Trade Agreement countries. We wanted not…”

On the recordJune 3, 2024

We wanted it to be with Free Trade Agreement countries. We wanted not to be relying on China.

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Manchin emphasizes the intention behind the bill to avoid reliance on China.

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Joe Manchin: “We wanted it to be with Free Trade Agreement countries. We wanted not to be relying on China.”