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Amb. Zoellick suggested WTO members focus on core market access issues of agriculture, goods and services, as well as trade facilitation and government procurement, while dropping more contentious issues of investment and competition policy, according to USTR. He suggested the outright elimination of agricultural export subsidies by a fixed date, while reiterating the stated U.S. goal of eventually eliminating all trade-distorting subsidies and market access barriers in agriculture.
“This is a trade agenda that American business can heartily endorse,” stated Mr. Niles. “USCIB will work with its partners overseas to rally business support for these goals worldwide.”
Last month, both the International Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD issued statements last month calling for the relaunch of the Doha Round as an urgent and immediate business priority.
Staff contact: Timothy E. Deal
Media contact: Jonathan Huneke
USTR website
"The Setback in Cancun Must be Overcome” (BIAC statement press release)
ICC urges renewed commitment to Doha round
(ICC website)
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