Mandelson Sees Differences Between US And Canada/Australia/New Zealand On TRIPs Issues

EU Commissioner Peter Mandelson briefed European business groups today on progress in the negotiations. He reported that Canada, Australia and New Zealand Ministers appear to be much more reasonable than the US on the GI, CBD, Wines and Spirits Register issues. He is therefore hopeful of making some progress but it will be difficult. He reported also that the coalition paper put forward by the EU and developing countries remains intact.