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phantom power Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-26-08 11:38 AM
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Japan govt to help fishermen pay soaring fuel bills
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government hammered out steps on Thursday to help businesses and individuals cope with soaring energy prices, including footing some fuel costs for the fishing industry.

Soaring oil prices have led to protests across Asia and Europe, and the threat of a strike by Japanese fishermen has highlighted the impact on the nation's already struggling small to mid-sized companies.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKT27870120080626
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LiberalFighter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-26-08 01:01 PM
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1. Wouldn't that be a violation of the WTO?
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LiberalFighter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-26-08 01:02 PM
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2. Japan has a mountain of public debt
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