Defense bill could stifle computer trade

SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
edited July 2004 in Science & Tech
In a move that has re-energized the debate over export controls on high-performance computers, the latest version of a defense-spending bill would require companies to seek licenses to export even underpowered desktop computers.
"It would bring exports to a grinding halt," said Dan Hoydish, director of trade, public policy and government affairs for Unisys and chairman of the Computer Coalition for Responsible Exports, a trade group that counts many major technology companies as members. "We wouldn't be asking for 20 export licenses in a year, we would be asking for 20,000 in a day."
Source: News.com

Comments

  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    That's crap. Not only would it hurt those companies that export PCs, as well as hurt the level of technology available in other countries, it would also increase the trade deficit in the US. Idiots!
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