AUST: WTO talks near complete breakdown

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Updated June 22, 2007 19:04:10

Negotiations to further liberalise world trade have suffered a serious setback after the collapse of talks between four of the major players.
A meeting in Germany between the United States, the European Union, India and Brazil broke up amid accusations none was prepared to take the necessary steps to unblock the talks. Australia's trade Minister, Warren Truss, travelled to Germany to join the meeting along with Japan.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Australia's Trade Minister?Warren Truss

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