Once this first step is complete, those with conflict minerals in their products must carry out a reasonable country of origin assessment of their upstream supply chains, another significant undertaking.

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With new leaders in South Korea, Japan and China, North Korea's nuclear test also fits another longtime pattern of a undertaking a provocative act early in the tenure of other political leaders, then following it with steps to smooth relations in hopes of persuading the others to provide financial aid and other assistance.

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Trade is a fundamentally peaceful undertaking that unites people who might even dislike one another.

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