U.S. tightens screws on EC to force farm product deal AM Edition

The U.S. move on oilseeds followed four years of talks and two GATT decisions citing the 12-nation EC for violating an agreement guaranteeing free U.S. access to community markets. [Simon Serfaty] said the United States has pressured the EC for many years to lower its massive farm subsidies and &quo...

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Published inToronto star
Main Author Robert Trautman REUTERS NEWS AGENCY
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto, Ont Torstar Syndication Services, a Division of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited 04.05.1992
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Summary:The U.S. move on oilseeds followed four years of talks and two GATT decisions citing the 12-nation EC for violating an agreement guaranteeing free U.S. access to community markets. [Simon Serfaty] said the United States has pressured the EC for many years to lower its massive farm subsidies and "this one (U.S.) decision will not bring about a change in community thinking." The aim, he said, was "to persuade the American people that the United States will hold out for a (GATT) round that will benefit U.S. economic interests."
ISSN:0319-0781