USTR Seeks Public Input on Potential WTO Concessions Suspension Regarding EC Biotech Products

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public input on potential actions to suspend World Trade Organization (WTO) concessions with the European Communities (EC) regarding biotech products. The move comes after the US submitted a request to the WTO on January 17, 2008, to suspend concessions due to EC non-compliance with WTO recommendations and rulings.

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