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Economy in US seems lethargic

SNAIL'S PACE Just when a rebound seemed likely, there was little growth to speak of during the fourth quarter of last year. And sales of new cars are down

NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK

"The trade picture is certainly a reminder that we're working in a very weak global economic setting," said Robert V. DiClemente, chief US economist at Salomon Smith Barney.

"When the world steps back, it hurts us regardless of whether the dollar is moving up or down, or sideways."

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