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WTO Strikes 'Landmark' IT Trade Deal

The World Trade Organisation has reached a deal to cut tariffs across the world on a range of technology related products from video games consoles to printer ink cartridges

The World Trade Organisation has reached a deal to cut tariffs across the world on a range of technology related products from video games consoles to printer ink cartridges. We speak to the WTO's Director General, Roberto Azevedo, and John Neuffer, President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association.

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Sat 25 Jul 2015 00:05GMT

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