Peter Power
Peter Power
action chambers commerce
We can only take action if it is state-sponsored. Chambers of commerce are not governments.
agreement continue expect reach
We do not expect to reach an agreement at this stage. The discussions will continue over the week-end and on Monday.
enable further goods industrial members moves offer relation
This offer would be a conditional offer which would enable other WTO members to make further moves in relation to agriculture, industrial goods and services.
exact hammer scope trying
We are still trying to hammer down the exact scope of any negotiations.
aspects certain deal sides talks textile
There have been constructive talks between the E.U. and China, and the two sides are broadly in the same place about how to deal with the overshoot in certain textile quotas. But there are still important aspects still to be reached.
circumstance
We're not going to say anything tonight, under no circumstances.
chosen loss norway particular understand
We are at a loss to understand why Norway has chosen to go down this particular route.
expect few people yield
There are very few people who expect (the meeting) will yield substantial results.
answers clarify cooperate documents elements fully government legitimate questions range refused regime request requests subject support wide written
The panel request will clarify the wide range of U.S. government support for Boeing that will be subject to the panel hearing. The U.S. refused to cooperate fully with legitimate requests for documents and answers to written questions on elements of the U.S. subsidy regime for Boeing.
barrier deal others situation
There is no deal at the moment. That is not the situation that we want but others have put a barrier in the way.
blocked clarity further order procedure seek written
We blocked the written procedure in order to seek further clarity on the decision.
compelling evidence serious state
There is compelling evidence of serious state intervention.
ahead answered chance couple greater meeting needs political question result unsure weeks
The political question that needs to be answered is: is it better to go ahead with the meeting if you are unsure of the result or postpone for a couple of weeks and have a greater chance of a result.
ahead decision entirely meeting
The decision not to go ahead with the meeting is regrettable, but under the circumstances entirely understandable.