Their representatives say that a GATT agreement, as now envisioned, would be disastrous for them.

But among other manufacturers in the region that rely heavily on their own research and technology, the GATT agreement has left much to be desired.

Other community nations, eager to push forward toward a GATT agreement, are likely to be irritated, too.

We cannot bring that about successfully until we know what is to happen with the GATT agreement.

He added that failure to reach a GATT agreement "would not be too serious, apart from on the psychological level."

Tariffs and quotas were not allowed by the GATT agreements.

After all, the GATT agreements give service providers the right to move.

The conclusion of the GATT agreements barely two years ago and the related effects are now certain.

The farmers have known this since the GATT agreement in 1994, if not before.

"I believe the worldwide significance of an improved GATT agreement should take priority," he said today.