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The U.N.'s credibility and effectiveness in reducing poverty andpromoting economic development are at stake, but what reallymatters are the lives of millions around the world for whomeconomic freedom offers the best hope for a more productive lifeand the dignity of self-reliance. An alliance that promotes thatagenda would make the U.N.'s development work much more effective.
In order to determine where the next U.S. Trade Representative stands on crucial issues, these questions should be put to the nominee during his confirmation hearing.
The U.S. should commit to reforming its farm support programs,giving the Doha WTO round a chance to conclude successfully
For further progress to be made toward concluding the Doha Round in2006, countries need to remember that gaining market access forexports is just as important as gaining access to cheaper imports.The U.S. proposal would move beyond the impasse on agriculture andaddress issues of importance to all, including those regardingtrade in services and manufactures.
Now that the economic storm has spread from the U.S. to much of theworld, the need to keep the nation's trade and investment barriers low and competitive is even more critical.