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Seattle Failure Weighs on Future of New Trade Talks

By ELIZABETH OLSON New York Times GENEVA, June 25 - While huge diplomatic momentum is gathering behind the idea of a new round of global trade talks, fundamental differences between rich and poor nations and the United States and its trading partners over what should be on the agenda are clouding the talks before they can begin, just as they did in Seattle in December 1999.

WTO Ruling against Exporter Tax Break Will Leave Bush, EU Leaders Few Options

Wall Street Journal | By HELENE COOPER, Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL WASHINGTON -- With the World Trade Organization yet again ruling against a U.S. tax break for exporters, President Bush finds himself in a political and diplomatic bind that will test his commitment to free trade.

How to Derail Free Trade

Washington Post | By Sebastian Mallaby

Combest Withdraws Support for Trade Authority

Editors | Rooster News Network On Friday, the head of the House of Representatives Agriculture Committee said he would no longer co-sponsor the Trade Promotion Authority desperately sought by President Bush after the administration determined more than $10 billion in farm subsidies had distorted trade.

Water Plan May Include Effects of Climate Change

June 20, 2001 | Contra Costa Times A committee meets today to discuss ways warming impacts supply By Mike Taugher, TIMES STAFF WRITER California's next comprehensive water plan could, for the first time, consider how the state's water supply might be affected by global climate change.

US House Farm Leader Pulls Support for Trade Bill

Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee said on Friday he would no longer co-sponsor the Trade Promotion Authority desperately sought by President Bush after the administration determined more than $10 billion in farm subsidies had distorted trade.

Bush Reps to Push for ""Fast Track"" Trade Authority

By JIM ABRAMS The Associated Press WASHINGTON (June 21) - The White House is pressing its case to Congress that President Bush should have unfettered authority to negotiate new regional and international trade pacts.

Corporate Power or People""s Power: TNCs and Globalization

Conference Announcement:Corporate Power or People's Power: TNCs and Globalization September 26-29, 2001, in Sydney, Australia

WTO Focusses on Access to Affordable Medicines for the Poor

Agence France Presse GENEVA, June 20 (AFP) - World Trade Organisation (WTO) members agreed here Wednesday on the need to clarify patent rules to ensure they do not hinder poorer countries from having access to badly-needed drugs.

The Victims of Opening Our Borders to Unsafe Trucks

Union-Tribune (San Diego) | By Bob Morales | June 21, 2001