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Mercosur, Andean Nations Agree on Terms for Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement

International Trade Daily | August 29, 2001 | By Ed Taylor RIO DE JANEIRO--Two days of talks between representatives of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the Andean Community (AC) concluded Aug. 24 with agreement on the terms of future negotiations on a free trade accord that would link the two South American blocs.

Brazilian Officials Accuse U.S. of Linking Mercosur Trade Talks to Argentine IMF Aid

International Trade Daily | August 29, 2001 | By Ed Taylor

Mexican NGOs Say WTO ""Mini Ministerial"" Would Hamstring Anti-Globalization Groups

International Trade Daily | August 29, 2001 | By John Nagel

WTO Chief Says China Very Close to Membership

Reuters | By Phil Stewart | August 29, 2001 BOGOTA, Colombia - China could enter the World Trade Organization as early as November, with only procedural delays remaining, WTO Director-General Mike Moore said Wednesday. Moore told Reuters in an interview that political obstacles had been resolved and that the process of China's "accession is going through quite neatly."

Proof of Failed Policy

The Dallas Morning News | August 19, 2001 | Letters to the Editor

Prairie Farmers Reap Conservation""s Rewards

The New York Times | August 27, 2001 | By ELIZABETH BECKER Federal subsidies for leaving land as a habitat for ducks are helping farmers survive on the Dakota plains.

Mobilization for Global Justice, Washington DC, September 28-30

A huge mobilization for global justice will occur in Washington DC at the end of September. Endorsed by hundreds of groups, the events will coincide with large meetings of the IMF and World Bank. Sunday, September 30 will be the main day of action, but actions and educational events are planned throughout the preceding week.

FSC Ruling Sets Stage For EU Muscle At WTO Negotiating Table

By SALLY SCHUFF Feedstuffs Washington Editor WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling last week that found tax breaks for U.S. foreign sales corporations (FSC) constitute illegal export subsidies could have far-reaching implications on future agricultural trade negotiations.

Peasants Demand: "End Global Hunger! WTO Out of Agriculture!"

Press Release | August 28, 2001 | From PEASANT MEETING, 26-27 August 2001, Bangkok, Thailand

Lawmakers Targeting Urban Sprawl

Dayton Daily News | August 16, 2001 | Bob Dart WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the cities and suburbs wants the federal government to help farmers stay in business rather than selling their land to developers.