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Europe Allows Gm Sweetcorn Amid Fears Of A Us Trade War

GENETICALLY MODIFIED sweetcorn is to be allowed on to Europe's supermarket shelves; the EU lifted a five-year moratorium on new licences yesterday, despite consumer opposition and a split among national capitals.

Fairness Of 'Fair Trade'

Sir, Oliver Kamm (Thunderer, May 19) is in my view correct to question the inherent "fairness" of "fair trade". "Fair trade" is a market distortion that benefits a small, chosen group of poor farmers to the disadvantage of the rest, many of whom are more efficient.

Broken Vows Don't Always Shatter Faith

In June, 1983, Brian Mulroney - then a candidate for leadership of the federal Conservative party - was asked about free trade with the U.S. His answer was a mixture of incredulity and scorn.

Citrus, Sugar Seek Protection; Industries Want To Be Exempt From Trade Deals With Competing Nations

The citrus and sugar industries Wednesday argued they would not survive unless they are exempt from trade deals with competing nations.

Democratic Priorities for Rural America -- Putting the Heartland First

Democrats' 5 Priorities for Rural America: Putting the Heartland First Family - Community - Patriotism - Opportunity - Prosperity - Strength

Thai Economist Takes Policy to Conference in Brazil

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's dual-track economic policy combined with more emphasis on wider income distribution could serve as a model for other Unctad members in speeding up the development of their own economies, says an economist from Chulalongkorn University.

Standardisation Of Trade Rules Initiated

KARACHI May 11th 2004: The National Trade and Transport Facilitation Committee (NTTFC) of the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) with the technical assistance of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has initiated standardisation of trade procedures and documentation aimed at developing simplified documents of trade facilitation in Pakistan.

ICSID And Unitisation in the Upstream Sector

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Canada Acts To Halt U.S. Pizza Dumping

OTTAWA - Canada imposed a temporary duty on frozen self-rising pizza from south of the border, in a sign that it is getting tough on alleged United States pizza dumping. The Canadian Border Services Agency said on Monday U.S. producers were selling their pizzas in Canada 39.4 per cent cheaper than at home.

Sugar Dispute Sours Australian Politics

SYDNEY - Who could have guessed that sugar would sour Australian politics? That's just what is happening as the Howard government gears up for its toughest national election yet.