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Maria Cantwell: “In some instances [tariffs] are higher than even the Smoot…”

Featuring: Maria Cantwell, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Washington

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Discussion with Senator Maria Cantwell and former USTRs, Carla Hills and Susan Schwab

Published | Video Starts at 06:02

So instead of predictable rules based trade, this current administration I believe is pursuing a more chaotic on again, off again, on again off again tariff structure that In some instances [tariffs] are higher than even the Smoot Hawley levels. It has created uncertainty for business and consumers, raised costs and threatened the supply chain for American manufacturing. I come from one of the most trade dependent states in the nation. (06:02–06:07)

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Asserts that some current tariffs are higher than Smoot Hawley levels.

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