US farm bill poses threat to trade talks, says Australia

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Series Details 14.5.02, p14
Publication Date 14/05/2002
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The Australian Trade Minister, Mark Vaile, warned on 13 May 2002 that a weakening of US commitment to reforming international agricultural trade could put global trade talks in jeopardy. His warning came as US President George W. Bush signed into law a farm bill that will boost subsidies to US farmers by 70% Several countries are considering filing complaints over the matter with the World Trade Organisation.

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