The US is offering developing countries a stark choice, Mr Hardstaff argued. In order to gain concessions on farm subsidies, poorer countries would have to agree to sweeping cuts on industrial tariffs and open their markets to service firms. "It's a choice between short-term gain on agriculture and long-term development opportunities," Mr Hardstaff said.
The Empire gives, the Empire takes away. They appear not to understand the issues.Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | US ready to end farm subsidies:On Del.icio.us: development, USA, EU, trade, subsidies, agriculture, industry, aid, WTO, CAP
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