Demonstrators protest Obama over USA cotton subsidies
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Demonstrators staged an event showing “Obama” cutting cotton subsidies. They also delivered a letter asking Foreign Secretary, William Hague, to raise the issue with the President. It marks the start of Traidcraft’s campaign to end the US subsidies which are crippling the livelihoods of farmers in developing countries. In the past nine years alone the US government has given its farmers over $24 billion in subsidies, which has been shared between just 3,500 farmers. These payments lower the price of cotton on the world market and make it almost impossible for farmers from developing countries to compete with their rich American counterparts.
Traidcraft spokesperson, Jayde Bradley says; "I am delighted by the support we have received today. I hope President Obama listens to the voice of the people and acts immediately to end these illegal subsidies. These payments continue to devastate the lives of African farmers who can produce cotton more efficiently and more cheaply than US cotton farmers. However, due to US cotton subsidies, they are unable to get a fair price for their crops. Removing US subsidies could increase the price they get by 12 percent."
Visit www.traidcraft.co.uk/cottonsubsidies to find out more and support the campaign.
Traidcraft spokesperson, Jayde Bradley says; "I am delighted by the support we have received today. I hope President Obama listens to the voice of the people and acts immediately to end these illegal subsidies. These payments continue to devastate the lives of African farmers who can produce cotton more efficiently and more cheaply than US cotton farmers. However, due to US cotton subsidies, they are unable to get a fair price for their crops. Removing US subsidies could increase the price they get by 12 percent."
Visit www.traidcraft.co.uk/cottonsubsidies to find out more and support the campaign.
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