Publication Date: April 5, 2006
Reference: London Swine Conference, 2006
Country: Canada
Summary:
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The World Trade Organization has new negotiations called the Doha round. The negotiations are not finalized, but so far focus on market access, domestic support, and export competition. For agriculture, it is expected there will be reduced import duties, domestic support, and export subsidies. Trade is moving towards a more open market with fewer barriers, but also a more complex and competitive market.