Feb 11, 2008

WTO Issues New Texts On Agriculture and Non-Agricultural Market Access

New texts of agriculture and non-agricultural market access emerged in Geneva over the weekend (NZ time). Here is an overview from Forbes.

Reaction has been swift. India's Chamber of Commerce is not happy. But Phil Goff was. There seems to have been a step back on ambition for tariff cuts. And where are services?

These negotiations are of enormous importance to New Zealand. We hope readers have noted the prominent coverage of this latest development in the New Zealand media!!

Those interested might like to listen in to the audio press conferences with the two negotiating group chairs. These are on the front page of the WTO website.