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Mexico’s new tariffs could cost Oregon millions

Mexico, angered by a ban on its trucks entering the United States, slapped tariffs on 90 U.S. products — a move effective today that could cost Oregon exporters tens of millions of dollars.

The duties include 20 percent tariffs on Christmas trees, pears and frozen potatoes, all of which Oregon sells to Mexico. A Mexican official confirmed his government chose the $2.4 billion worth of products partly to target states with powerful Democratic politicians.

by Richard Read, The Oregonian

Full Story: http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/03/mexican_tariffs_will_cost_oreg.html

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