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Brad Sherman: “It has decided to subsidize North Korea, and as long as it is clear that will have free access to the U.S. trading…”

On the recordApril 10, 2013
It has decided to subsidize North Korea, and as long as it is clear that will have free access to the U.S. trading system, which it abuses constantly, it is unlikely to change its behavior.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman highlights China's support for North Korea and its impact on U.S. trade.

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