"That means we get other countries to play by our rules. You add up all the countries that we have trade agreements with, we have a surplus with them. You add up the countries we do not have a trade agreement with, that`s where a massive trade deficit comes from. So our goal is to get free trade agreements, and that means we get other countries to play and live by our rules so we can level the playing field."

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Paul Ryan is a former U.S. Congressman and Speaker of the House, known for his focus on fiscal responsibility and conservative governance.

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