Moving forward.The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA IDFA International Dairy Foods Association IDFA International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam IDFA Improved Decision-Feedback Algorithm IDFA Illinois Development Financed Authority ) commends U.S. Trade Representative (USTR USTR United States Trade Representative USTR United States Transuranium Registry (Richmond, Washington) USTR Underground Storage Tank Regulation ) Robert Portman's offer to cut trade-distorting domestic farm subsidies by 60%, substantially reducing tariffs and eliminating export subsidies--all within a five-year period--in a proposal designed to reignite Verb 1. reignite - ignite anew, as of something burning; "The strong winds reignited the cooling embers" ignite, light - cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette" the World Trade Organization (WTO See World Trade Organization. ) Doha Round negotiations. In Zurich, Switzerland, Portman outlined his offer to trade and agriculture ministers from WTO member nations during an October meeting that was called by the United States to discuss how to overcome problems that have stalled the Doha talks on agriculture. Farm subsidies are widely considered to be a major hurdle in obtaining a Doha Round agreement. Clay Hough Senior Vice President and General Counsel IDFA |
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