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Activists Wary of US Easing Ban on Burmese Imports

Burma rights activists are greeting the U.S. decision to ease its ban on Burmese imports with caution, warning that rewarding the long-repressive government too rapidly could hinder sustainable reform.

 The U.S. State and Treasury Departments say they are allowing Burmese goods that have been banned for nearly a decade to enter the United States as a way to support the Burmese government?s reform efforts and encourage further change. The decision does not affect the ban on Burmese jadeite and ...

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