Opinion: Feeding hungry planet begins with freer trade
Collapse of trade talks indicates revolution in way we see economics of agriculture, and it should be reflected in freer trade. It's time for U.S. to let markets and need determine what farmers grow and how they farm - and lead by example. And: Doha failed after U.S., India and China couldn't agree on farmer protections in developing countries (click 'See also').
The New York Times 2008-08-01
Categories: International, OPINION, Op-Eds, POLITICS
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