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Geithner At G7: All Must Maintain Open Trade (Javno, 2/14/09)

Geithner, making his G7 debut in the role, also responded in sort to concerns that recession is breeding protectionism.

"All countries need to sustain a commitment to open trade and investment policies which are essential to economc growth and prosperity," he said.