Farmers Pack Streets to Protest Trade Pact
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Tens of thousands of farmers clogged main streets in Mexico City, demanding greater protection against U.S. imports and seeking more government aid.
Victor Suarez, a march organizer, said farmers want renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which removed tariffs on many U.S. farm products.
Farm groups say subsidies, cheap credit, and better transportation and technology give U.S. farmers an unfair advantage.
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