Notwithstanding President Bush’s bold pronouncements, successful Doha Round is highly unlikely. It is not because he lacks the commitment, but the political environment has changed so dramatically that any reasonable accommodation on either side is virtually impossible. With the expiration of ‘Trade Promotion Authority’ on June 30, 2007, the US Congress has denied the President, [...]
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