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:: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 ::
Bush defends trade policies WTO rules are illegal By Ron Hutcheson
Bush declined to say whether he would lift the tariffs to avoid WTO sanctions or threatened retaliation by the European Union. The EU has threatened to impose $2.2 billion in tariffs on U.S. products ranging from Florida oranges to Wisconsin-built Harley-Davidson motorcycles by Dec. 15 if Bush refuses to remove the tariffs on imported steel. Other countries, including Japan and China, might do likewise.
Unions decry global pacts By Stacey Hirsh
Locals rally to denounce plan to extend free trade; 'I'm fighting for my job'; Members take opposition to FTAA to city streets
The American labor movement was once a strong supporter of expanded international trade. After World War II, when the United States dominated the world economy, labor thought expanded trade would mean more work.------------------------------------------- posted 8:30 AM :: reference link ::
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