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Trade opportunities growing in Iraq
U.S. strategy in Iraq is making a transition from reconstruction and agricultural redevelopment to a greater focus on trade. That's according to Dan Berman with USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service, who returned last month from a trade mission to Iraq, which he describes as a catalyst for that transition.

Russian official says import tariffs will remain
Wall Street Journal (April 14, 2010) - A top Russian politician said his country will resist pressure to remove the high import tariffs it imposed last year in a bid to soften the impact of financial crises on its economy.

Brazil temporarily removes ethanol tariffs
USAgNet (April 9, 2010) - In an effort to put pressure on the U.S. amidst international trade negotiations, the Brazilian government announced a temporary suspension of tariffs on ethanol imports.

Canada aims for 'tariff-free zone' in manufacturing
Agence France-Presse via IndustryWeek (March 10, 2010) - Canada plans to eliminate some 1,500 tariffs on manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment by 2015, affecting some $4.9 billion in imports, officials said on March 10.