AUSTRALIA

U.S. Accused of Blocking Market Access: Australia accused the United States of blocking market access for a range of Australian commodities even while promoting global trade liberalization. Trade Minister Peter Cook said Australia is concerned about fair access for its sugar, beef and other agricultural goods. He said he is concerned by the recent U.S. cut of its 1993-94 sugar import quota, which will slash Australia’s share of the U.S. market. Australia plans to raise the impact of U.S. bilateral trade policy during agriculture talks between the two countries in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday.