Global Trade Talks Aim to Reduce Agriculture Subsidies

NPR | By Kathleen Schalch

Published November 22, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

In Doha, Qatar, World Trade Organization talks focus on dramatically reducing or eliminating agriculture subsidies. Some analysts say subsidies make it difficult for developing countries to compete in growing and exporting crops. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports.

Kathleen Schalch

Kathleen Schalch is a general assignment reporter on NPR's national desk. Her coverage can be heard on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition.

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