Syrian import ban threatens trade with Turkey
By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
October 3, 2011 -- Updated 1548 GMT (2348 HKT)
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Turkish companies are reeling from a recent Syrian government decision to ban the import of products that have a customs tax of more than 5%. Meanwhile, the Turkish government is considering whether or not to slap punitive policies, such as possible economic sanctions, against its eastern neighbor and former close political ally.
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