"It is the Brazilian Government’s view that the preservation of free market conditions and the observance of the discipline of the multilateral trade system are of fundamental importance."

"Minister Lafer stated that Brazil would continue to strive for the complete elimination of subsidies that distort international farm trade. It will not hesitate to use all available options to cancel out the harmful effects that subsidized imported products may have on the domestic market, as well as to muster all the legal support necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of Brazil’s agriculture in foreign markets."