| 1. | The last USDA export subsidy was granted on July 21 to Egypt.
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| 2. | Under the proposal, Europe would begin eliminating export subsidies for agricultural goods.
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| 3. | The WTO in February ruled that it was an illegal export subsidy.
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| 4. | The U . S . hasn't used export subsidies since July 1995.
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| 5. | Some countries provide indirect export subsidies in the form of tax reductions.
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| 6. | The European Union, the world's largest wheat exporter, has suspended export subsidies.
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| 7. | Such distinctions are considered export subsidies, which are illegal under WTO rules.
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| 8. | Last month the European Union ended its 14-month ban on export subsidies.
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| 9. | Export subsidies would be halved over five years and abolished in 10.
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| 10. | Reductions in export subsidies, and other commodity programs make up the difference.
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