Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll
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With recession fears rising, a new KPMG report shows Canadian businesses are looking inward for solutions, namely, reducing interprovincial trade barriers. Do you agree? Let me know at kbrown@annexbusinessmedia.com.
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, Plant Magazine
 
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