Australia seeks reduction of U.S. subsidies in Asia

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Australia is asking the US to reduce the amount of farm subsidies it provides to Asian countries to promote free competition in the region. US Agriculture Sec. Dan Glickman assured the Australian government that Congress intends to reduce foreign agricultural subsidies contained in the 1995 farm bill. Moreover, the US government, in response to Australia's criticisms against the US Dairy Export Incentive Program, stressed the the program was directed at European-subsidized products and not at Australia's unsubsidized exports.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Agricultural Export Programs, Agricultural industry, Australia, International trade, International aspects, Agricultural subsidies, Trade policy, Agricultural products, Australian foreign relations

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U.S. defends sale of F-16s to Indonesia, but still seeks regard for rights issues

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The Clinton administration has justified the sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to Indonesia by saying that it was in the interest of the US to help meet Indonesia's legitimate defense needs. In testimony before a Senate panel, administration officials also stressed that the sale was only a modest augmentation to Indonesia's existing fighter aircraft inventory and that it would not unduly affect the balance of power in the region.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Fighter Aircraft, Purchasing, Indonesia, Fighter planes, Indonesian foreign relations

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Shrinking budget may alter focus at prominent U.S. thin tank in Asia

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The East-West Center faces financial constraints as the US Congress reduces funding for the institution. Currently, federal funding accounts for 75% of the center's budget. Confronted with financial problems, East-West Center will be compelled to impose program cutbacks and staff layoffs. It will also shift its focus to more marketable research as it seeks private-sector donations, particularly from Asian companies.

Finance, Research institutes, East-West Center

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