united states department of agriculture www ers usda gov electronic outlook report from the economic research service vgs 285 01 august 2001 trade issues facing us horticulture in wto negotiations abstract new on were recently initiated by world organization it is likely that these will focus previously addressed uruguay round agreement which placed limits use tariff and non barriers to export subsidies type level spending countries are permitted domestic support programs while disciplines have restricted ability member distorting policies other fac tors may contributed more heavily increasing fruit vegetable for producers has not been accompanied an increase value exports as much had hoped produce industry consequently objectives upcoming include further reducing tariffs improving market access eliminating prohibiting placing fur ther limitations continued monitoring changes phytosanitary food safety protocols also