At 8:50 PM -0700 10/1/96, John Anonymous MacDonald wrote:
I don't doubt that they can do this if they really want to, but I wonder what legal basis they will use for import restrictions.
Are there any current import restrictions for products on can legally manufacture, sell, and use in the United States?
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