Trade Data: Myanmar Teak Exports Helping Fund Military Rule
A report based on U.S. trade data shows American companies are still importing teak from Myanmar despite sanctions imposed after the military seized power.
A report based on U.S. trade data shows American companies are still importing teak from Myanmar despite sanctions imposed after the military seized power.
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