U.S. aide offers note of caution on jet subsidies

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Rob Portman has been sworn in as a trade official of the United States to kick start trade negotiations with the European Union over aircraft industry subsidies. The United States has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization concerning "unfair subsidies" to Airbus S.A.S. by European governments as Boeing Co. struggles with Airbus S.A.S. for market share.

Author: Miller, Scott
United States, Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, European Union, Portman, Rob

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French resistance to trade accord has cultural roots

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Doha World Trade Organization talks on agricultural tariffs is trying to beat out an international agricultural trade policy. France receives $11.5 billion in European Union subsidies for its agricultural industry. It is the second largest producer of food next to the United States.

Author: Miller, Scott
Public affairs, Africa, South America, Developing Countries, Agricultural Programs, Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Agricultural Programs-Total Govt, Political activity, Agricultural policy

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Lamy defends plan on subsidies

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EU trade offical Pascal Lamy says he is seeking an end to agricultural export subsidies which hurt developing nations and seeks to simplify global negotiations on the matter.

Author: Miller, Scott
Agricultural industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Lamy, Pascal

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Subjects list: Europe, France, World Trade Organization, Trade negotiations, International economic relations
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