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Final rules over washing machine import tax sits with President Trump

Scott Tong Nov 22, 2017
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Final rules over washing machine import tax sits with President Trump

Scott Tong Nov 22, 2017
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President Donald Trump has a new trade decision on his plate: whether to impose tariffs on imported washing machines. The International Trade Commission has recommended a 50 percent tax on some foreign manufacturers. This is the type of case with huge political leeway for the president, and other industries seeking protection are watching closely. 

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