Syria damages Jordanian economy

Al Jazeera English 2012-08-30

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Though Jordan ruled against sanctions on neighbouring Syria, Damascus has had a disastrous effect on Amman's economy.

Trade between the two has dropped by 50 per cent as transport problems pile.

Al Jazeera's Nisreen El Shamayleh reports from Amman.

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