US Backs New Approach to Doha Negotiations |
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May 13,2009
Ron Kirk, the new US trade representative, on Wednesday reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a successful and speedy conclusion to the Doha global trade talks, but said this might require a change in the negotiating approach.
Ron Kirk, the new US trade representative, on Wednesday reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a successful and speedy conclusion to the Doha global trade talks, but said this might require a change in the negotiating approach.
Speaking at the end of a three-day visit to the World Trade Organisation in Geneva, Mr Kirk said the Obama administration was still reviewing its Doha stance. However, there was no intention to change the mandate of the talks or jettison the work done.
The US continued to aim for “a balanced and ambitious agreement with meaningful market access gains for all involved,” he said. He renewed a call made by the Bush administration for emerging economies such as China, Brazil, India and South Africa to do more to open their markets.
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