Fed: What we and the Americans say about trade deal

AAP General News (Australia)
02-09-2004
Fed: What we and the Americans say about trade deal

By Don Woolford

CANBERRA, Feb 9 AAP - With the text of the trade agreement between Australia and the
United States not yet released, no-one has seen the detail necessary for a full analysis.

Both sides have put out summaries, with each putting its own domestic spin on the agreement.

While the two summaries don't directly contradict each other, there are enough differences
in emphasis to suggest that the full consequences of some outcomes are uncertain.

Here's what the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the office …