Sat., Sep 06 03 -- WTO Minesterial in Cancun could Be Wild and Wooly Affair

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Next week the WTO will hold its fifth Minesterial Meeting in Cancun, Mexico, and it should be an interesting event.  Gregg Doud, chief economist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says that for agriculture, it’s just the beginning of a stage. 

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According to Doud, the beef industry has some specific interest areas.  

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Cattle producers also will have their rights addressed.

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According to Doud, there will be some new wrinkles in the negotiations.

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Doud says he is expecting some noise outside the event.

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The WTO Minesterial Meeting will begin on Wednesday and run through Sunday.