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Buffer or crutch? Nepal clings to 'least developed country' perks

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Buffer or crutch? Nepal clings to 'least developed country' perks
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New government challenged to see through graduation preparations

A pashmina shawl is dyed with leaves and flowers at a factory in Kathmandu on Sept. 25: Nepalese textiles and apparel could face new tariffs when the country loses its "least developed country" status. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

KATHMANDU -- A luxuriantly soft pashmina sweater from Nepal can easily fetch $200 or more at shops in the West. Few buyers would guess that the yarn it was made from was probably produced in China.

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