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The European Union is this week anticipated to implement measures to address the growing stockpiles of Chinese clothing imports, which have exceeded import quotas set in June. Excess shipments of pullovers, trousers, and blouses are being held by customs officials, while other categories, including shirts, bras, and flax yarn, are
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Iran's continued defiance in its nuclear activities is causing concern among international powers, including its ally Russia, which may be a positive development in resolving the ongoing standoff between Tehran and the European Union. For 17 years, Iran secretly developed uranium-enrichment technology without informing the International Atomic Energy
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Iran's nuclear issue continues to pose a major challenge to international cooperation, with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urging Iran and the European Union (EU) to restart their nuclear talks. IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said that the issue can only be solved through consultations,
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Brazilian Agriculture Minister Elizabete Serodio stated that her country will press the European Union to dismantle its sugar subsidy program by the start of the 2006 harvest, following a World Trade Organization ruling that deemed the subsidies market distorting. Brazil loses an estimated $1 billion per year due to the
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The global banana trade is bracing for a major shake-up, as the World Trade Organisation prepares to give its verdict on the European Union's proposed common import tariff of €230 per tonne. This comes amidst an ongoing antitrust investigation into alleged price-fixing by major banana companies, including Chiquita
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In a bid to limit the US's substantial rice subsidies, Uruguay has announced its intention to file a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against American rice support, exacerbating tensions in talks over agricultural trade. This move, inspired by successful cases brought by Brazil to challenge subsidies
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The recent World Trade Organization ruling has dealt a significant blow to the European Union's protective tariffs on salted poultry exports from Brazil and Thailand. The EU's attempt to increase the tariff rate on salted chicken products from 15.4% to 58.9% as of January
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The European Commission will decide by January 2006 whether to take action on a proposed Green Paper aimed at developing the EU mortgage market. The paper, published as part of a four-stage process, reflects the complexity of the issue and puts forward options for areas such as consumer protection and
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The European Union and Hong Kong share a complex and changing economic relationship, with both sides declaring a desire to strengthen ties through a structured dialogue. However, the data suggests that the partnership is less robust than claimed by EU officials. Hong Kong's domestic exports to the EU
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Critics argue that the Barcelona Process has fallen short in promoting human rights in the Mediterranean region, with some pointing to the lack of human rights projects in the MEDA 2005-2006 program. The European Parliament's Human Rights Sub-committee hearing in Brussels on July 11 highlighted the seeming inability
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British Minister for Culture, David Lammy, revealed on July 12 that the UK government will prioritize doping, discrimination, and obesity in its sports policy agenda during its EU Presidency. The issues will be discussed at a meeting of EU Sports Ministers in Liverpool on September 19-20, with anti-doping expected to
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G8 leaders' promises to push ahead with trade talks have hit a snag, with negotiators reportedly struggling to agree on key issues. The Doha round, aimed at reducing trade barriers and increasing market access for developing countries, has stalled due to intransigence from EU negotiators, particularly on the mathematical
