Agriculture

Canadian Agriculture Minister Complains About Increased U.S. Agriculture Support

WASHINGTON--Canadian Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief complained July 13 that the United States is increasing domestic support for agricultural commodities, while at the same time calling for governments to reduce domestic subsidies in World Trade Organization talks.

U.S. Initiates Complaint in WTO Against Mexican Hog Dumping Duties

GENEVA--The United States has initiated proceedings at the World Trade Organization challenging Mexico's decision to levy antidumping duties on U.S. hog imports. In a notification dated July 10, the United States said it was requesting consultations with Mexico to discuss its decision last year to impose definitive antidumping duties on imports of live hogs for slaughter.

WTO and Agriculture: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NON-TRADE CONCERNS

Press Release from the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture Every country has a sovereign right to pursue non-trade objectives such as strengthening the socio-economic viability and development of rural areas, food security and environmental protection. These objectives cannot be achieved by market forces alone.

INDIA: Food Glut Not From Green Revolution Alone

By Ranjit Devraj NEW DELHI, Jun 23 (IPS) - Despite weathering the worst drought in living memory, India has granaries overflowing with foodgrain, forcing a worried government to get rid of the surplus.

U.S. Will Propose ""Disproportionate"" Cut In Trade-Distorting Farm Support at WTO

The Bureau of National Affairs WASHINGTON--The United States will propose at the World Trade Organization next week that countries currently providing the highest levels of support for agriculture agree to the deepest cuts, leading to substantial reductions in trade-distorting government backing for the farm sector, U.S. officials said June 21.

Clinton Faces European Opposition in Trade Battles over Food

New York Times | Elaine Sciolino