usda baseline projections february 2000 89 agricultural trade growth in the volume of global and us is projected to be relatively strong during next 10 years aided by ample supplies steady demand prospects are supported outlook for healthy economic most asia latin america north africa middle east moderate gains developed countries continued progress towards freer through ongoing unilateral policy reforms existing multilateral agreements solid expansion these regions expected more than offset weak parts former soviet union despite robust commodity prices value remain over first half because large stocks farm output productivity exporting export earnings strengthen last import reduced realizing long term recovery may however dampened strides crop livestock sector future trends