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Apr 15, 2008
Crunch Week For WTO
This Reuters report suggests their are some grounds for optimism that a deal this year my be possible in the WTO. It also summarises where activity lies this week. While news appears good on agriculture, the non-agriculture area has proved just, if not more, contentious over the last few years. And no progress has yet been achieved on services.