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Carbon tax's smoke and mirrors

The carbon tariff proposed by the United States is not only an excuse for protectionism dressed in green drag, but also an act of provocation that will spur a trade war. The tariff would hamstring the rebound from the global recession and hurt the... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Mon, Aug 24 2009

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