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View an online version of this email here.  All times are London time: Monday Dec 22 2008 FT.com - Comment and analysis Obama has to lead the way on trade Dec 21 2008 19:31 Averting a protectionist turn in US policy should be Barack Obama's top priority in trade. "Do no harm" and "set a good example" should be his watchwords. But statements during his campaign cast doubt on his commitment to the case for liberal trade, writes Clive Crook Read more » Following the Fed cannot save the world Dec 21 2008 18:59 Instead of propping up each bank, and swamping the market with cash, we need to restructure and shrink the banking system, writes Wolfgang Münchau Read more » The swing to the state must not go too far Dec 21 2008 19:21 No one benefits if the financial sector is held in a regulatory straitjacket that makes structural change impossible, writes Michael Diekmann Read more » US corporate tax policy is in need of reform Dec 21 2008 19:07 The US is seriously out of touch with the rest of the world in corporate income tax policy, making it difficult for companies to compete, says Frederick Smith Read more » Say yes to product placement on British TV Dec 21 2008 19:34 Viewers should be aware of any deals and if they do not like the practice or the end result they can vote with their feet , writes Peter Bazalgette Read more » ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up for this briefing on FT.com Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Change your email address Change whether you receive this email as HTML or plain text | Forward this email to a friend Privacy policy | Advertise | Contact © Copyright The Financial Times Ltd 2008. "FT" and "Financial Times" are trademarks of the Financial Times. The Financial Times Limited, registered in England and Wales number 227590. Registered office: Number One Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HL. VAT number GB 278 5371 21.