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Senator Perkins explains Cuba reciprocity stance on 20 percent rule
Senator Perkins joins eighteen Republicans to block a Cuba reciprocity bill, arguing the measure favored sugar producers and risked deeper duty cuts elsewhere. He notes that the bill left reductions for most goods to a future commission, risking insufficient protection for U S interests amid potential large cuts. The push aimed to prevent loss to California industries and citrus trade, with broader implications for tariffs under the Dingley act.
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