71. South African Trade Minister Trevor Manuel said his country needs the transition period to protect its industries while they are made competitive on world markets. 72. That would let it protect industries by retaining some trade barriers that industrialized countries are not permitted to have. 73. That prosperity could be jeopardized by barriers to protect domestic industries threatened by increased imports, he said. 74. The Bharatiya Janata Party says it would be more selective about opening the economy to protect domestic industry and which pledges to build a nuclear strike force. 75. The Bharatiya Janata Party says it would seek to protect domestic industry, and also pledges to build a nuclear strike force. 76. The EU executive Commission said it was seeking clarification of statements by senior Russian officials that suggested a big tariff hike to raise cash and protect Russian industry. 77. The Japanese government has long been known for protecting domestic industries, although that has shifted the cost burden on consumers. 78. The government said the new duty was needed to protect local industry. 79. The IFPI want to make sure the whole music industry will be protected from illegal copying in digital media. 80. The group also called on member states to refrain from taking unilateral action on the grounds of protecting infant industries. |