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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 ...
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. Twitter: @dandrezner
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