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    <description><![CDATA[Nine checks that separate a genuine manufacturer from a trading company with a good website — and the two that catch most fraud.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Feedstock costs, new Middle Eastern capacity and freight rates are pulling in different directions. Here is how converters are hedging.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Basic, Gold and Platinum verification levels now reflect document checks, on-site audits and transaction history.]]></description>
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