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Why keeping markets open is so important? Interview with Simon Crean

724 views · Published 29 June 2009 · 3:07 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: OECD · 2009 · News & Politics

Ken Ash, OECD Trade and Agriculture Director speaks to Simon Crean, Minister for Trade, Australia, on the importance of resisting trade protectionism.

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Why keeping markets open is so important? Interview with Simon Crean

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