The proliferation in recent years of non-tariff restrictions on trade in agricultural commodities gives cause for concern. Not a few of these restrictions serve short term political ends and are not in the best or widest interests of the industry. Freer trade can solve many of the problems of slow growth, inflation and unemployment by moving the world economy to greater efficiency. Continued and increased protection will cost both developed and developing countries dear.
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