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Paul Guzzi

The dangers of 'Buy American'

By Paul Guzzi
February 11, 2009

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If Congress and Obama give in to the protectionist pressure mounting for the "Buy American" proposals, they may spark retaliatory measures from other nations -- and more than 8,000 Massachusetts companies that export each year may be left without foreign customers. (Full article: 632 words)

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