European trade commissioner Karel De Gucht has said it is not up to Europe to kick-start the Doha round of multilateral trade talks, instead placing the burden squarely on the shoulders of the United States.
The Belgian politician was speaking to members of the European Parliament's trade committee on Tuesday (22 June), part of the consultation process before the commission comes forward with proposals this October on how to reform the EU's overall trade policy.
"I don't think it...
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