German consumers launch boycott backlash against US
28 Mar 2003 | by Staff,
BERLIN - German consumers are organising a boycott of leading American brands including Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Nike in protest against the war in Iraq.
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BERLIN - German consumers are organising a boycott of leading American brands including Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Nike in protest against the war in Iraq.
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