Mexico Slaps Tariff On U.S. Products In Truck Dispute

by Scott Horsley, NPR

Mexico slapped new tariffs on some U.S. pork and cheese products on Wednesday, the latest in a long-running spat between the two nations over U.S. refusal to permit Mexican truckers to cross the border. It's a tough problem for President Obama, who sees expanded trade as a key to economic growth.

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• All Things Considered, August 18, 2010