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Q: The White House said Mr. Bush decided to grant duty - free status for 18 categories, but turned down such treatment for other types of watches " because of the potential for material injury to watch producers located in the U.S. and the Virgin Islands. "
A:
Mr. Bush decided to grant duty-free status for 18 categories, but turned down such treatment for other watches "because of the potential for material injury to watch producers."