Agriculture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brazil, Argentina Sign Farm Trade Agreements

By Gilbert Le Gras BUENOS AIRES, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Agriculture officials from Brazil and Argentina, South America's leading food producers, signed a food safety protocol in Buenos Aires on Monday as well as a "Made in Mercosur" marketing plan.

Hatch: Judiciary Committee Will Hold Antitrust Hearings

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Brazil, Argentina Discuss Farm Trade Before EU Meet

By Gilbert Le Gras BUENOS AIRES, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Agriculture officials from South America's leading food producers will meet in Buenos Aires on Monday to reach common ground on trade and food safety issues ahead of a meeting with the European Union in April.

Agriculture: Anti-Dumping Route to Eliminate Export Subsidies

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Officials See Little Progress In WTO Agriculture Talks This Year

GENEVA--Members of the World Trade Organization are unlikely to engage in any substantial negotiations on the further liberalization of agriculture trade during 2000, according to farm trade officials contacted by BNA.