EU has reached limits of generosity on trade concessions, says minister

THE European Union has reached the outer limits of generosity with its latest offer on agriculture in the world trade talks, Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan warned last night.
EU has reached limits of generosity on trade concessions, says minister

In an address to the annual conference dinner of the Irish Co-operative Organisation in Dublin, she said her determination at all stages of the negotiations has been to see an approach that is fair and reasonable.

It is one that is capable of delivering an even playing pitch that allows for growing access to developed countries and developing country partners, while maintaining a competitive base for home producers.

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