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06PORTOFSPAIN786
2006-06-29 14:19:00
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Embassy Port Of Spain
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WTO DOHA ROUND NEGOTIATIONS - TRINIDAD

Tags:  ETRD WTRO TD 
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UNCLAS PORT OF SPAIN 000786 

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EB FOR MOORE/CRAFT

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETRD WTRO TD
SUBJECT: WTO DOHA ROUND NEGOTIATIONS - TRINIDAD
REACTION

REF: STATE 104561

UNCLAS PORT OF SPAIN 000786

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

USTR FOR DWOSKIN/ROHDE
EB FOR MOORE/CRAFT

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETRD WTRO TD
SUBJECT: WTO DOHA ROUND NEGOTIATIONS - TRINIDAD
REACTION

REF: STATE 104561


1. Econ Chief delivered message in reftel to Razia Ali,
MFA International Trade Director. In reacting to
talking points on tariff levels, Ali said T&T already
had average tariffs that were comparable to those in
industrialized countries. She recalled that the
average T&T tariff had been less than seven percent two
years ago, and thought it was even lower now. While
tariffs for other CARICOM countries were important
sources of revenue, Ali said the issue was not an
important one for T&T. On the other hand, she noted
that T&T would not support discussion points that
promoted high tariff levels.


2. Ali said Minister of Trade & Industry Kenneth Valley
was expected to travel to Geneva for the ministerial
portion of the meetings. She thought it would require
the presence of ministers to put together the package
of offers necessary to make Doha a success. In this
context, Ali expressed confidence in the leadership of
WTO director-general Lamy.

AUSTIN