U.S. Agricultural Policy Response to WTO Cotton Decision

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides background on and explains Mar. 2005 World Trade Organization ruling against the U.S. in a dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. export subsidies for cotton. Reviews U.S...

Provides background on and explains Mar. 2005 World Trade Organization ruling against the U.S. in a dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. export subsidies for cotton. Reviews U.S. and Brazilian Government actions in response to the ruling, and describes possible effects of proposed changes in U.S. cotton subsidies to comply with the ruling.

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