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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