I'm not sure I understood the point about the recent ruling:
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LAST month, the Supreme Court decided to allow the importation and resale of foreign editions of American works, which are often cheaper than domestic editions. Until now, courts have forbidden such activity as a violation of copyright. Not only does this ruling open the gates to a surge in cheap imports, but since they will be sold in a secondary market, authors won’t get royalties.
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Doesn't someone (importer) have to purchase the foreign editions and therefore generate royalties for the author?