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Internationalism lures U S business in new trade push
New York AP reports a surge of interest among American executives in international trade as a major economic challenge and opportunity. They cite the Trade Expansion Act and Europe’s common market as catalysts, with leaders like Charles Percy of Bell & Howell urging shift from protectionism. Firms warn of short-term pains from tariff shifts but stress long-term gains from broader markets and anticommunist trade blocs. The piece notes adaptation across divisions, including electronics and manufacturing, and highlights the macro shift toward global competition and open markets.
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