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food and agricultural goods, including grains, oilseeds, feed, meat and dairy products, produce, and other specialty crops. Those criteria should include but not be limited to the following: • Maintain reasonable and equitable market access to U.S. Refrain from excessive domestic agricultural subsidies that decrease U.S. market access.
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