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U.S. files WTO case against China "famous brands" aid

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has begun legal action at the World Trade Organization aimed at halting Chinese government subsidy programs to boost the sale of Chinese-branded goods around the world, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday. (link)

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