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USTR investigating reports China blocks U.S. poultry

WASHINGTON
Thu Jul 2, 2009 11:18am EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government is concerned about industry reports that China will stop issuing import permits for chicken, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Trade Representative said Thursday.

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The USTR and U.S. Agriculture Department are investigating the reports, Debbie Mesloh said.

(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by John Picinich)



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