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WASHINGTON -- The House Textile Caucus laid out its trade agenda for GATT, China, increased worldwide market…
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WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the House Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommittee had harsh words for the…
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Senate GOP Hits GATT For Allowing Subsidies
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D.C. Gears Up for CBI Parity Drive
WASHINGTON -- The push to put trade with the Caribbean Basin on an equal footing with Mexico under the North…
Retailers Find Health Reform Harsh Medicine
WASHINGTON -- As Congress is poised to take up health care reform in the coming weeks, retailers are…
China Decries Textile Quota Cut But Says it Will Continue Talks
WASHINGTON -- The Chinese government registered a "strong protest" Friday against an "irresponsible" U.S…
Congress Greets China Ultimatum With Applause For Get-Tough Stance
Byline: JOYCE BARRETT
WASHINGTON -- The administration's ultimatum Thursday against China's trade violations…