Trade barriers do not address competitiveness problems. Barriers do not create incentives to restructure, consolidate, reform, and innovate. (Tariffs will) increase the likelihood of a prolonged economic recession through inflationary prices.
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any straight-thinking American, any straight-thinking citizen of the world.
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be honest with the Congress, be honest with the American people.
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