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WTO Rules Against U.S. On Steel Tariffs

HeadlineNov 11, 2003

The World Trade Organization ruled yesterday that President Bush had broken international law by imposing tariffs on imported steel. If Bush does not eliminate the tariffs, other nations could impose a total of $2.2 billion in punitive duties on some U.S. exports. $2.2 billion dollars is the largest sanctions ever handed down by the WTO.

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