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RONALD REAGAN vs. TARIFFS: 1987 speech gains NEW LIFE in 2025
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simon posted on 2025/04/09Ever wondered how past economic decisions echo into today? This video dives into Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech on tariffs, showing how his insights on trade policy, especially concerning semiconductors and US-Japan relations, are incredibly relevant for 2025! You'll boost your advanced vocabulary and understanding of complex sentence structures while exploring fascinating cultural and historical context.
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US /kəˈmɪtmənt/
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UK /kə'mɪtmənt/
- Noun
- Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
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UK /'evɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- Information presented in court to prove or disprove alleged facts.
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate clearly; to be evidence of.
- To show clearly; prove.
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set amount of time during which events take place
- A way to emphasize what you will say
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