More than 30 countries are in talks that aim to free up trade in agriculture in order to benefit developing countries. Do you think negotiators will
reach an agreement?
The EU kick-started the talks by offering to cut its farms tariffs by 60%.
EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson wants emerging economies such as Brazil, China and India to reduce their industrial tariffs.
The US trade chief vowed to help make a success of the negotiations if emerging nations made a contribution.
Talks began back in 2001 but trade ministers failed to reach a deal.
Do you think an agreement will be reached this time? Will poorer countries benefit from the talks? How will the talks affect the agricultural industry?
The EU kick-started the talks by offering to cut its farms tariffs by 60%.
EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson wants emerging economies such as Brazil, China and India to reduce their industrial tariffs.
The US trade chief vowed to help make a success of the negotiations if emerging nations made a contribution.
Talks began back in 2001 but trade ministers failed to reach a deal.
Do you think an agreement will be reached this time? Will poorer countries benefit from the talks? How will the talks affect the agricultural industry?
