Victory for Developing Nations! WTO Talks Collapse
From Global Exchange
Developing nations stood up to the U.S. and E.U. in this week's WTO Doha Negotiations, refusing to sacrifice food security measures in the midst of the global spike in food prices. Around the world nations are questioning the development gains from trade liberalization.
"Given what's been on the table, no deal is better than a bad deal," says Global Exchange Board Member Deborah James - of the Center for Economic and Policy Research - who has been observing the talks in Geneva. "A Doha conclusion would have had major negative impacts for workers and farmers in developing countries."
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See the trailer for the exciting new film, Battle in Seattle, starring Charlize Theron and Woody Harrelson. Premiering September 19, 2008, this film begins with opening remarks by Global Exchange co-founder Kevin Danaher, a key player in shutting down the 1999 WTO Talks:
http://www.battleinseattlemovie.com
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