71. In the EU view such moves would depress prices, amount to hidden export subsidies and discourage imports. 72. It will identify agricultural export subsidies and other export practices and recommend ways to address trade-distorting export practices. 73. Many EU nations are reportedly prepared to concede ground over export subsidies in return for the inclusion of negotiations aimed at protecting the environment. 74. Meanwhile, EU producers of imitation goods would still be allowed to export their products abroad and qualify for EU export subsidies. 75. On Monday, a WTO appeals panel upheld an original WTO ruling that the U.S. tax break violates WTO rules because it represents an export subsidy. 76. Priorities are attacking high tariffs, emerging non-tariff barriers, and export subsidies. 77. Smith said APEC members also seemed ready to recommend abolishing export subsidies and some non-tariff barriers for agricultural goods. 78. Such moves would depress prices, act as a hidden export subsidy and shut out imports, Fischler added in a statement. 79. Such moves would depress prices, act as a hidden export subsidy and shut out imports, Fischler said in a statement. 80. The Cairns Group wants to see if the members have cut their export subsidies and domestic support as promised. |