Reagan allows import quotas on shoes expire
President Reagan allowed quotas on footwear from Taiwan and South Korea to expire, arguing the U S industry is better positioned to compete. The move is expected to lower prices though the impact on jobs is uncertain. critics warn of higher unemployment in shoe manufacturing.
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