Monday, November 14, 2005

Make protectionism history

For those who still don't believe that freer (and fairer) trade is a progressive's fight:


Currently, international trade is neither free nor fair. Trade rules allow
rich countries to pay large subsidies to a small number of companies to export
food. These policies encourage over-production, destroy the livelihoods of
millions of poor farmers in developing countries and hurt the environment. (
Source: Trade Justice, makepovertyhistory.ca)


This is not to say that trade should be freed overnight - transition measures are needed. But commitment to open trade should come as soon as possible - meaning December 2005.

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