Iraq-Jordan trade deal opens new doors for regional trade

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Jordan's King Abdullah meets with Iraq's President Barham Saleh, during his visit in Baghdad, Iraq January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily - RC1347B8B2D0
Jordan's King Abdullah meets with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad, Jan. 14, 2019. - REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily
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The good news of the Iraq-Jordan trade deal

The trade agreement signed Feb. 2 between Iraq and Jordan could signal a welcome trend toward regional commerce and integration, and away from conflict and zero-sum politics. 

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