Stories for February 7th 2004

Saturday, February 7th 2004 - 20:00 UTC
No Deal in Free Trade of Americas Talks

Deputy ministers from 34 nations in the Americas failed to reach agreement Friday on a framework for the Free Trade Area of the Americas, stymied by differences on the contentious issue of U.S. farm subsidies.
Saturday, February 7th 2004 - 20:00 UTC
Squid season begins in Argentina with high hopes

Twelve Japanese squid vessels began fishing shortfin squid in Argentine waters at the onset of this year's harvest 1 February. Vessel owners are pinning all their hopes on this new season, after the poor catches they obtained beyond the 200 miles in January.

No Deal in Free Trade of Americas Talks