11. In essence, the Nethercutt provisions terminate existing sanctions, and prohibit future options, that restrict the export of U.S. farm products and drugs. 12. In that case, future efforts to restrict exports might be deemed an unfair trade barrier, he says. 13. It is futile to restrict exports of such machines. 14. Or they might restrict exports to levels that foreign countries will absorb for their own use, leaving little for wholesalers to import back to the United States. 15. Prime Minister Jean Chretien said he had warned President George Bush that he cannot expect to restrict lumber exports while also calling for more Canadian energy. 16. Roasters already have booked most of the imports and some African and South American producers are proposing restricting exports to boost prices. 17. Roasters have already booked much of the imports arriving and some African and South American producers are proposing restricting exports to boost prices. 18. Speculation swept grain markets in Chicago on Wednesday that the administration may be considering plans to restrict grain exports, control prices or reduce demand by some other means. 19. The clauses restricting exports are thought to be a Vietnamese stipulation, however. 20. The Clinton administration has no plans to limit grain prices or restrict exports, Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman said. |