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Little Chance Seen for Finishing WTO Farm Negotiations in 2005
Toughest negotiations still ahead even after July framework achieved

Finishing World Trade Organization (WTO) agriculture negotiations by the end of 2005 is possible but not likely, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) official says.

Jim Grueff, assistant deputy administrator for international trade, said in a recent interview that negotiators, mindful of years of missed WTO deadlines, are reluctant to set another deadline that might not be met. (complete text)

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New Aid Agency Effectively Promoting Reform, U.S. Says
Millennium Challenge Corp. cites imposition of anti-corruption measures

The Bush administration's new supplemental foreign aid agency, the Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC), reports that some developing countries are adopting reforms to meet the corporation's grant eligibility requirements -- even before the corporation awards its first grants.

In a November 2 press release, the MCC said its poverty-reduction indicators have influenced a number of governments to take measures to remedy corruption and support entrepreneurs. (complete text)



Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico to Serve on U.N. Economic Council
Countries will join United States on panel coordinating development work

Brazil, Costa Rica and Mexico are three of 18 countries recently elected as new members of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), a panel that coordinates development work for the world body.

In an October 29 statement, the U.N. said the Latin American nations will begin three-year terms on the council on January 1, 2005. (complete text)


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Economic Issues Latest News
05 November 2004 - U.S. Trade Panel Rejects Dumping Duties on South Africa Aluminum
04 November 2004 - U.S. Will Pursue Growth, Savings to Lower Current Account Deficit
03 November 2004 - Ecuador, Senegal Focus of New U.N. Container Control Program
02 November 2004 - New Aid Agency Effectively Promoting Reform, U.S. Says
02 November 2004 - Trade, Equities Up in S. Africa but U.S. Investor Confidence Lags
02 November 2004 - Corporations Not Revealing Environmental Risks, Study Finds
01 November 2004 - Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico to Serve on U.N. Economic Council
01 November 2004 - Export-Import Bank Announces Bilingual Web Page for Russia
29 October 2004 - Afghan Narcotics Trafficking to Be Targeted in Coming Months
29 October 2004 - United States Transports Nigerian Troops to Darfur
28 October 2004 - Powell Honors U.S. Firms' Corporate Stewardship in Fiji, Brazil
28 October 2004 - U.S.-Backed Group Using Sports for Job Training in South America
28 October 2004 - Changes to U.S. Restrictions on Plant Imports Being Considered
28 October 2004 - U.S. Foreign Aid Policies to Include Safeguarding Civilians
28 October 2004 - USAID Expands Agricultural Development Strategy
28 October 2004 - U.S. Sponsors Conference on Port, Vessel Security in the Americas
27 October 2004 - North Korea Holding Out on Nuclear Talks, Powell Says
27 October 2004 - Mandate for Economic Reform in Indonesia, Treasury Official Says
27 October 2004 - U.S. Civil Aviation Agency on Certifying Foreign Aircraft
26 October 2004 - Treasury Dept. Responds to Cuba's Prohibition of U.S. Dollars
26 October 2004 - WTO Agriculture Negotiators Moving to Hard Number-Crunching Job
26 October 2004 - Little Chance Seen for Finishing WTO Farm Negotiations in 2005
26 October 2004 - New State Dept. Office Will Coordinate Crisis Planning, Response
26 October 2004 - Taiwan Moves Toward Resuming U.S. Beef Imports
25 October 2004 - U.S., Uruguay Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty
25 October 2004 - United States Lists Concerns at WTO Trade Policy Review of EC
25 October 2004 - Dumping Investigation of Resin Imports Advanced by Commerce
25 October 2004 - Bush Administration to Impose Quota on Sock Imports from China
25 October 2004 - United States Works to Improve Trade Security with Mexico
25 October 2004 - U.S. Agriculture Dept. Summarizes U.S.-Japan Beef Trade Pact
25 October 2004 - U.S., Japan Agree to Temporary Resumption of Beef Trade
25 October 2004 - Efforts Under Way to Curb Cuba's Access to U.S. Currency
24 October 2004 - Powell, Japan's Machimura Discuss Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea
24 October 2004 - U.S. Treasury Official Marks One-Year Anniversary of New Iraqi Dinar
23 October 2004 - U.S. Determined to Aid Sustainable World Coffee Production
22 October 2004 - Middle East Partnership Initiative Announces New Programs
22 October 2004 - Treasury Official Highlights Economic Ties with China, Japan
22 October 2004 - United States Allocates $871 Million to Support Iraqi Elections
22 October 2004 - Global Group Urges Focus on Cash Smuggling to Combat Terrorism
22 October 2004 - Foreign Aid, Other Issues Remain for Congress After the Election
22 October 2004 - Bush Signs Law Repealing U.S. Tax Breaks Ruled Illegal by WTO
22 October 2004 - U.S. Continues Allowing Imports of Beluga Caviar
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