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House of Roberts

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16. Does he even understand that?

Reply to Mr.WeRP (Reply #14)

Mon Jul 14, 2025, 02:17 PM

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He can't articulate that it's actually tariffs on Russian clients, (who should already be under tariffs and other sanctions), and not directly on Russia.

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