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Article: CNA wants active role in Mercosur trade agreement negotiations.
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- South American Business Information
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- July 21, 2004
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Mexico, Jul 20, 2004 (El Economista/SABI via COMTEX)
The Mexican agricultural council CNA confirmed it would oppose the formula for the free trade agreement negotiations engaged by the Mexican government that would become an associated member to the Mercosur trade block (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). CNA commented these countries are interested to export to Mexico dairy products, meat, coffee, wheat, soybeans and barley, products it considers sensitive. A free trade agreement with the Mercosur would imply the opening of above 90% of the trade flow. CNA would argue with the Secretary of Economy, Fernando Clariond, that it was not consulted on the trade ...