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Trump’s Commerce pick Wilbur Ross is no stranger to protectionism
January 10, 2017 by creative · Leave a Comment
By Roberta Rampton and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When billionaire investor Wilbur Ross salvaged two North Carolina textile mills from bankruptcy in 2003 and 2004, one of the first things he did was head to Washington to immerse himself in trade law and policy. China's accession to the World Trade …
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Trump’s Commerce pick Wilbur Ross is no stranger to protectionism
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Ex-President George W. Bush dips toe into U.S. trade debate
September 21, 2016 by publisher · Leave a Comment
By David Lawder DALLAS (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George W. Bush on Tuesday entered the debate over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, hosting a forum at his presidential library extolling his successor's Asian free trade deal. Bush, who signed several such accords during his two terms in office, met with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman before the event to promote the strategic benefits of the agreement. President Barack Obama is still pushing for Congress to approve the 12-country TPP following the Nov. 8 presidential election, even though both …
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