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September 27, 2012

U.S. Eases Ban on Burmese Imports 
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The Obama administration has taken new steps to loosen sanctions on
Burma following a series of reforms by the ruling junta. In a meeting at
the U.N. General Assembly, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told
Burmese President Thein Sein that the United States will ease its ban on
imports from Burma.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: "We have watched as you and your
government have continued the steady process of reform and we have been
pleased to respond with specific steps that recognize the governments
efforts and encourage further reform. And in recognition of the
continued progress toward reform and in response to requests from both
the government and the opposition, the United States is taking the next
step in 
normalizing our commercial relationship."

 

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