Mandelson revives Doha optimism

By Cecilia Brabin | May 19, 2008

May 19 – The European Union Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, renews optimism for the World Trade Organisation’s stalled Doha round of talks.

 

  • Poland exhibits biz appeal
  • European markets edge up
  • OPEC boosts oil prices

Darcy Lambton reports.

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Mandelson revives Doha optimism

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  1. The Doha round of talks has been trying to come to an agreement for 7 years.
  2. Rich and poor nations have been in agreement over tariffs.
  3. Mandelson sees no possibility of a breakthrough.
  4. The outline deal on the table is worth a lot more than previous ones.
  5. There shouldn’t be any political difficulties.
  6. Many Polish migrants in the UK now have good opportunities back home in Poland.
  7. Polish migrants have had little effect on the UK economy.
  8. Polish people are reluctant to make careers in the UK.
  9. BP are leading a string increase in European markets.
  10. There is a current shortage of oil world-wide.

 

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