Wednesday, 14 January 2009

Traders feeling pinch as protectionism rises [journal article]
From: Asia Today International Online Magazine, January 2009
"AN internal WTO Task Force is reviewing ways of dealing with a growing wave of protectionism . . . INTERNATIONAL TRADE – the lifeline of East Asia – is declining rapidly as
countries step up protectionist measures to shield domestic producers from foreign competition.
Indonesia has become the first in the region to slap restrictions on imports of some 500 items, including electronics, children's toys, footwear, apparel, and food and beverage products."

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