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In the middle of an online Q&A on CAFTA with U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman — run by the White House, no less — the following exchange took place: Andrew, from Salem, Oregon writes: Being the Trade Representative for the United States of America, would you trade a 1909 Honus Wagner for a Yogi Berra ...

By , a professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and co-host of the Space the Nation podcast.

In the middle of an online Q&A on CAFTA with U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman -- run by the White House, no less -- the following exchange took place:

In the middle of an online Q&A on CAFTA with U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman — run by the White House, no less — the following exchange took place:

Andrew, from Salem, Oregon writes: Being the Trade Representative for the United States of America, would you trade a 1909 Honus Wagner for a Yogi Berra Baseball Greats Holo Card issued by Kellogs in the 80’s? Rob Portman Is this a trick question? I?m a big fan of Yogi?s, but the answer is no, not a chance. Now do you feel better about me negotiating trade agreements?

Daniel W. Drezner is a professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and co-host of the Space the Nation podcast. Twitter: @dandrezner

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