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Recalls Will Increase 'Made in China' Prices

New quality standards are expected to pinch consumers' pockets

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 9, 2007 10:44 AM CDT

(Newser) – Following a series of high-profile toy recalls and international criticism over China's export standards, the the cost of merchandise bearing the "Made in China" is expected to rise at least 10% in the next year, the LA Times reports. "For American consumers, the... Read full story »

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