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Since you’re using the project in a .net framework library, there’s an issue with auto-generated binding redirects (might be resolved in the upcoming 15.3 update / 2.0 .net core CLI). To work around it, add this in your cpsroj file (preferably before any <Import> element for a .targets file if present):

<PropertyGroup>
  <AutoGenerateBindingRedirects>true</AutoGenerateBindingRedirects>
  <GenerateBindingRedirectsOutputType>true</GenerateBindingRedirectsOutputType>
</PropertyGroup>

This should force MSBuild to create / update a YourProject.dll.config file containing the necessary binding redirects.

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