"U.S. consumers, farmers, and companies benefit from trade in many ways" said U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab.  "At the same time, the U.S. needs to lead by example when it comes to import safety. We need to demonstrate that we can keep our citizens safe without using import safety as an excuse for protectionism.  Consumers at home and our trading partners overseas must know that the U.S. government takes its responsibility to our consumers seriously."

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