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Commentary: Rational decision needed in settling China tyre case

U.S. President Barack Obama is due to decide in about two weeks whether or not to impose punitive duties on Chinese tyre imports. Despite huge domestic pressure, the president is expected to make a rational decision to protect both U.S. interests and... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Thu, Sep 03 2009

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