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RS22522
Potential Challenges to U.S. Farm Subsidies in the WTO: A Brief Overview
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
October 25, 2006
Summary
This report examines U.S. commodity subsidy programs, which have changing criteria due to the expiration of the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) so-called "Peace Clause." This change appears to have made U.S. export and domestic support programs more vulnerable to legal challenge under WTO rules.
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