But the accords do not address the $19 billion a year in American agricultural subsidies that underwrite cotton farmers.

India, another big cotton producer, estimated that American subsidies eroded its export revenues by $1 billion last year.

American agricultural subsidies are seen by some as crushing small peasant farmers and stifling competition.

American agricultural subsidies, that have been increased even further since then, are a continued irritant.

The figure assumes that the Soviets would buy only if an American subsidy cut about $150 a ton from the world price, which is now above $430.

The farmers say the American subsidies are responsible for the low world prices of wheat.

Thanks to American agricultural subsidies, the United States market is virtually impenetrable to African farmers.

Foreign companies masquerade as American to win eligibility for Federal subsidies.

He points to American subsidies and other barriers that damage prospects for Brazilian products like oranges, cotton and steel.

Canadians and international economists say American subsidies have a particularly harmful effect on developing countries in Africa - a centerpiece on the summit agenda.