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March 21st, 2005

Santos Thumbs Down Bilateral FTA With US

20 March, 2005
Santos said the Philippines' reliance on trade with the US has gone down because of growing trade with Japan, Greater China and Asean.

Developed Countries Advocate Steep Cuts in NAMA Tariffs

20 March, 2005
Several developed countries have intensified their advocacy in the World Trade Organisation for a simple Swiss or non-linear formula that would result in steep tariff reductions in imports of industrial goods in developing countries.

Developed Countries Advocate Steep Cuts in NAMA Tariffs

20 March, 2005
Several developed countries have intensified their advocacy in the WTO for a simple Swiss or non-linear formula that would result in steep tariff reductions in imports of industrial goods in developing countries.

Latest News From The Carribean Regional Negotiating Machinery.

20 March, 2005
Latest news from the Carribean Regional Negotiating Machinery.

WTO Agriculture Talks Encounter Obstacles But Continue

20 March, 2005
The World Trade Organization suspended a formal meeting on agriculture negotiations here late last week after countries failed to agree on a system of calculations for comparison of tariffs.

G-20 Meet Creates Grand Alliance Of tThe Third World Countries

20 March, 2005
Wisdom prevailed to accommodate the interests of various diverse group in preparation for the battle. The G-20 responded well to the sensitivities of the LDCs and other groups.

G20 Ministerial meeting ends with Declaration

20 March, 2005
The Ministerial meeting of the Group of 20 developing countries concluded with the adoption of a Declaration and a press briefing in which Ministers from participating countries took part.

Santos thumbs down bilateral FTA with US

20 March, 2005
TRADE Secretary Juan B. Santos said it is premature to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with the United States.

G20 Ministerial Meeting Ends With Declaration

20 March, 2005
The Declaration of the G-20 Ministers called for the elimination of all export subsidies in agriculture within five years.

G20 Ministerial meeting ends with Declaration

20 March, 2005
The Ministerial meeting of the Group of 20 developing countries concluded with the adoption of a Declaration and a press briefing in which Ministers from participating countries took part.