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From: karl@mcs.mcs.com (Karl Denninger)
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Subject: AT&T Behind Blocking of Japanese Business Phone Systems?
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Date: 8 Feb 90 16:41:54 GMT
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We're in an interesting situation here.

We'd love to buy a Panasonic Key-set system (6 line X 16 station).

We can't find them.

Why not?  SOMEONE has managed to convince the Commerce Department that
it would be a good idea to cause trouble for these people -- in the
form of import restrictions.

Needless to say, this has us horribly pissed off.  The US-made gear is
available, sure, but it's (1) inferior, and (2) a LOT more expensive.

Who's behind this complaint?  Is it AT&T?  Does anyone know, factually, 
who started this nonsense?

Whoever did this, they just lost all of our business (if we do any work 
with them now, or if we buy any of their goods/services).

Why can't American companies decide to compete by providing a better
product and service, instead of slapping input duties on things.....
it's beyond me.


Karl Denninger (karl@ddsw1.MCS.COM, <well-connected>!ddsw1!karl)
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