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White House Presses for Swift Vote on China Pact

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Clinton administration said on Monday it would rush legislation to Congress clearing the way for a contentious vote on a landmark trade agreement with China, after key lawmakers warned that time was running out for a vote this year.

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.

China Steps Up Attack on U.S. Report on Rights

By Paul Eckert BEIJING (Reuters) - China stepped up its attack on Sunday against a U.S. report alleging worsening human rights in the country, with state-run media turning the tables and criticizing American racial problems, poverty and violence.

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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WTO Starts Negotiations on Liberalising Services

GENEVA, Feb 25 (Reuters) - World Trade Organisation delegates began negotiations on Friday to try to draw up a framework for liberalising trade in services.

Union Leaders Quit Clinton Panel Over China Deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - To protest a key pact with China, AFL-CIO labor federation President John Sweeney and two other union leaders resigned from a White House panel that advises President Clinton on trade policy, the group said on Friday.

France Applauds WTO Blow to U.S. Trade Tax Breaks

PARIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - France applauded on Friday a World Trade Organisation (WTO) decision that tax breaks for U.S. exporters violated global trade rules and urged the United States to change its laws by October to comply with the ruling.

EU Confident of China WTO Deal ""Very Soon""

By Paul Eckert BEIJING (Reuters) - The head of an EU negotiating team set off for home on Friday saying he was confident of a deal on China's bid to join the World Trade Organization despite failing to reach agreement in four days of talks.