Agence France-Presse: The EU, Brazil, and China press US to step up in Doha (WTO) negotiations

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"The US has been at the forefront of those who have recognised the value of an open, rules-based international trading order," said John Clarke, who heads the EU delegation in Geneva.

"Recently, however, we see some signs that this commitment and willingness to lead by example may be dwindling. This is of great concern," he told the WTO meeting.

Brazil, China and the EU pressed the United States Wednesday to show greater engagement in WTO talks on a global free trade deal amid concerns the world's biggest economy is failing in its leading role.

"Many members have taken note that, in the Doha Round negotiations, particularly over the past two years, the US seems to have stepped back from its due leadership role," said Chinese ambassador Sun Zhenyu, during a review of Washington's trade policies at the World Trade Organization.

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