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U.S. working to ensure stimulus meets trade rules
Reuters - The United States is working to ensure that any stimulus package for the economy is in line with international trade rules, acting U.S. Trade Representative Peter Allgeier said on Saturday.
Obama to unveil measures to free up credit
AFP - President Barack Obama said Saturday his administration will announce new measures soon to free up credit for businesses and individual borrowers, in the latest bid to revive a rapidly deteriorating US economy.
China says lunar new year spending up strongly
Reuters - China's consumer spending rose strongly during the week-long Lunar New Year holiday period which just ended, despite the slowdown in the Chinese economy, the Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.
Canada might raise "Buy American" issue with Obama
Reuters - The Canadian government voiced cautious optimism on Saturday that a solution could be found to concerns over 'Buy American' provisions, but if not, Prime Minister Stephen Harper would likely raise the issue with President Barack Obama at their February 19 summit in Canada.
Obama facing dilemma over protectionism
AP - Protection language in the stimulus bill presents President Barack Obama with a dilemma: Backing the provisions could set off a trade war, but opposing them could mean a backlash from his supporters.
Super Bowl ads reflect tough times in US
AFP - On Sunday when Americans settle down in front of their televisions to watch American football's Super Bowl, many will be hoping to put their worries about the fumbling US economy on hold.
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