Unfortunately, the minus sign before imports makes many people think of imports negatively.

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But one who seeks to bring people together for a cause is advised to think more positively than negatively.

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So, I think you could spin those numbers positively or negatively depending on your point of view.

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"I think it's clear that the business will not be negatively affected, " says industry consultant David Carter of the Sports Business Group.

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