The Obama administration has signaled support for Russia's application to join the World Trade Organization. That would require Congress to undo a Cold War-era law, the Jackson-Vanik amendment—a step that could face opposition from Moscow's critics in the House and Senate, though support from the American business community is expected to push that repeal to passage.
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