Peter Power
Peter Power
chosen loss norway particular understand
We are at a loss to understand why Norway has chosen to go down this particular route.
backed boycott cannot criticisms expose forced itself member regret rule serious state support
Any WTO member state that backed boycott of this kind would expose itself to serious criticisms under the WTO. We cannot rule out the possibility of such governments' support being addressed through the WTO. We regret to being forced into such action.
boycott danish european goods seen
Any boycott of Danish goods would be seen as a boycott of European goods.
letter member
It would be regrettable if such a letter was sent, particularly if it provoked disagreement between member states.
chinese commission economy grant market member met morning proposal states status support
Member states met with the Commission this morning and there was overwhelming support for the proposal of the Commission not to grant market economy status to 13 Chinese companies.
april deadline difficult
The end of April deadline will be exceptionally difficult to meet.
european offers table
No new offers were put on the table by the European side.
answers cooperate documents elements fully legitimate questions refused regime requests written
The US refused to cooperate fully with legitimate requests for documents and answers to written questions on elements of the US subsidy regime for Boeing.
commission decision move offer
The Commission is considering making an offer on the agriculture negotiations but no decision has been taken. There will be no move today.
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.
circumstance
We're not going to say anything tonight, under no circumstances.
expect few people yield
There are very few people who expect (the meeting) will yield substantial results.