THE UR VS THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS:

Obama to review 'Buy USA' policy (Allan Woods, 1/31/09, The Star)

The clause in a congressional bill, inserted into Obama's stimulus package by Democratic Representative Peter Visclosky of Indiana, has sparked alarm in Canada, which exports almost $6 billion in steel products to the U.S. annually.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said the proposal would violate the North American Free Trade Agreement and World Trade Organization rules, but current and former Canadian politicians are urging the government to marshal its diplomatic forces to secure an exemption to the proposed bill.

The clause has also sparked fears of trade protectionism in China, Europe and even in the United States.

He can be a Goolsbeeist or he's the answer to the question: Why do they hate us?

Posted by Orrin Judd at January 31, 2009 7:47 AM