This report discusses domestic contention over U.S. programs that subsidize the sugar industry. It examines the different areas of the USDA program, how they are evolving, and their impact on the market. These areas include sugar inventory, sugar import quotas, and sugar supply and price prospects. Finally, the influence of the 2002 Farm Bill and sugar trade issues with Mexico are also considered.
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This report discusses domestic contention over U.S. programs that subsidize the sugar industry. It examines the different areas of the USDA program, how they are evolving, and their impact on the market. These areas include sugar inventory, sugar import quotas, and sugar supply and price prospects. Finally, the influence of the 2002 Farm Bill and sugar trade issues with Mexico are also considered.
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