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From: chrisr@hcrvx1.UUCP (Chris Retterath)
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Subject: Re: 'Free' Trade?
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Date: Mon, 9-Feb-87 10:47:21 EST
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Re: comments made by US Trade rep. Clayton Yeutter.

Don't forget that in a negotiation, both sides try to build up as strong a
position as possible, and then trade off items to reach a mutually
satisfactory agreement.

If we make a big issue about culture, the final agreement will reflect these
concerns, or else it will not be signed. However, we then take the risk that
we will lose on other things, that we have shown to not be as interested in.

Unlike EEC countries, with language barriers to cultural 'exports', we
share a common language and culture with the Americans. We should not ignore
this fact. This makes it easy for us to import American culture; it also
seems to make it harder to develop our own. However, the American South,
and the North-west, and New England, all have a unique culture. These things
have all developed within a union of states. You seem to be presuming that
Canadian culture is weaker then these, a presumption I would challenge.

As for Americans buying out Canadian culture, don't hold your breath.

	Chris Retterath.