Had the discussion taken place before a vote to reject the trade ban, this would at least have counted as an honourable victory.

要是投票否决买卖禁令之前能够有一场讨论，那么这至少本可以算作一次光荣的胜利。

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As well as the right to reject business operators' coercive trade behavior.

有权拒绝经营者的强制交易行为。

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In a final summit statement, the three leaders promised to forge a joint position on climate change and also reaffirmed the need to reject trade protectionism.

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Under the guidelines put into effect five years ago, Congress can approve or reject trade deals negotiated by the president, but it cannot amend or filibuster them.

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Had the discussion taken place before a vote to reject the trade ban, this would at least have counted as an honourable victory.

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