Archive - Oct 16, 2006

UK urges Brussels to relent over new trade rules for poor nations

15 October, 2006
Poor countries must not be forced into opening markets or obliged to accept new rules governing foreign investment and competition law, the UK has told the European Commission.

Envoys Seeking Solution to DDA Stall

15 October, 2006
Trade envoys from a score of countries are making intense efforts to find the 'right spark' to reignite the suspended Doha Development Agenda trade negotiations soon.