Rich nations still trying to exploit the poor

TRADE ministers from 148 countries are meeting in Hong Kong at the WTO talks where they will make decisions that could radically change the lives of millions of poor people.

However, wealthy countries are still trying to extract maximum concessions from the poorest.

In an exclusive Christian Aid poll, two-thirds of African trade delegations questioned said their economies will suffer if they accept what is currently on offer.

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