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Farmers Lukewarm to China Trade

By PHILIP BRASHER AP Farm Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Clinton administration is struggling to get farmers united behind a trade agreement with China, raising concerns among the pact's supporters about whether it will have enough congressional support.

Clinton Urges China Trade Deal

By ANNE GEARAN Associated Press Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - As part of a lobbying effort to convince Congress to pass a trade deal opposed by organized labor, President Clinton said Wednesday his administration will take members of Congress to China for a firsthand look at business opportunities there.

US Pressures China to Implement Meat Comittment

WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. officials warned China on Wednesday that slow implementation of a wheat, meat and citrus agreement could damage its reputation as a reliable trade partner ahead of a key congressional vote.

US Lawmakers Say Farm Support for China WTO Wavering

The Wall Street Journal By MARK H. ANDERSON WASHINGTON--- U.S. lawmakers Wednesday said farm state support of China's ascension to the World Trade Organization is wavering amid numerous worries about the country's record and conduct, including its resolve to honor trade pacts on agricultural products.

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SRI LANKA: Farmers Fight Back Against Cheap Food Imports

By Feizal Samath COLOMBO, Feb 29 (IPS) - In September last year, Ratna Gamage and six other Sri Lanka tea factory owners walked into the World Bank office building in Washington and threatened to launch a hunger strike against unfair trading practices.

China Wheat - U.S. Deal May Not Affect Imports

By Nailene Chou Wiest SHANGHAI, Feb 29 (Reuters) - China's pledge to buy 50,000 tonnes of U.S. wheat was not expected to affect purchases from other exporters, industry sources said on Tuesday. "The significance is that wheat from the northwestern United States is now accepted in China," said a state grain firm analyst.

Summers Hopes Europe Will Find Right IMF Candidate

WASHINGTON, Feb 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers stressed that Washington did not oppose a European at the head of the IMF on Tuesday, but urged Europe to come up with the right person for the top-flight job.

U.S., Europe at Odds Over IMF Chief

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Clinton administration told Congress today that the International Monetary Fund, which was heavily criticized for its handling of the Asian financial crisis, has begun to implement significant reforms.

Brazil Concerned Over U.S. Proposal To Label Tuna Products as ""Dolphin-Safe""

GENEVA--Brazil has expressed its concern about a U.S. proposal, which could lead to the creation of an official mark for the labeling of tuna products deemed "dolphin-safe."