Importing Image Trace from Illustrator CC to InDesign CC

I am using InDesign CC trying to import image traced objects from Illustrator. I did this once successfully, but now when I try to paste the object into indesign, it says: "This command would create a large number of page items and would severely degrade performance. Data will be placed as embedded EPS. Then the image becomes very low res and I cannot work with it. How can I bring in the image with outlines to be able to manipulate the image? Thanks.

You would need to simplify the paths, or paste them in small groups.

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