04/03/2005 (Agence Europe) - The World Trade Organisation (WTO) confirmed on appeal its condemnation of the subsidies given by the USA to its cotton producers. A complaint was lodged in September 2003 by Brazil, supported by several African countries. The WTO Dispute Settlement Body thereby rejected the appeal lodged in October 2004 by Washington, and confirmed that the US subsidies are illegal. The decision provides a deadline of six months for Washington to conform to the WTO rules,...