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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9906

21 May 2009
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/trade
Facing a predicted decline in world trade of 13%, OECD warns against protectionism

Brussels, 20/05/2009 (Agence Europe) - According to OECD forecasts, the volume of world trade is expected to fall by 13% this year, compared to its rate in 2008. The OECD is calling on countries not to take protectionist measures and keep their markets open so that economies can benefit once there is recovery. This week, Ken Ash, the Head of the OECD's trade and agriculture directorate, presented a new OECD publication on trade policy. His presentation was attended by the Commissioner for...

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