U.S.-Australia Trade Pact Lacks Language Banning Drug Exportation
Language prohibiting Australia's export of certain drugs to the U.S. was stricken from a bilateral free trade agreement because it was "unnecessary," Assistant U.S. Trade Rep. Ralph Ives said March 12
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