I hope it's not just any proposal. I hope it reflects a high level of ambition, |
I hope today we can break the deadlock (on farm trade). |
I hope we will be able to make progress in the next month or so. |
I know the EU has been through a series of internal conversations with their member states. I'm sure those pressures are very real that they face. I will tell you, every WTO member faces pressures, ... Certainly we do and we have...So while I do empathize with their situation, I must say that we all face domestic pressure, for all of us. |
I really wasn't expecting this (job) and I really didn't seek it, but it really does sort of fit in with my background. |
I think it's the intransigence of a relatively small number of European countries...(who) are once again trying to block something that would be very good for the global economy and good for development. |
I think we have to lower expectations because the talks have lagged, |
I was very impressed with her willingness to engage. I'm hopeful that she can help us to come together with an agreement this year. |
I will work closely with the Congress on a bipartisan basis to prioritize essential spending that meets our national priorities, while reducing spending elsewhere. |
I would not expect a great breakthrough. There will be some negotiation but it will be more on the margins. |
I would say unless we see offers from other countries, particularly the EU, on ... reducing tariffs, we will not be able to see a successful round, |
I’m optimistic about a comprehensive agreement with China because I think it makes sense for China and for the US, |
I'm concerned right now that unless we can break this deadlock on agriculture, it will be hard to make progress on all the other issues, |
I'm disappointed ... there have been no significant moves on farm market access, |
I'm disappointed because we haven't seen much progress on market access. Time is running out. |