The current American and European mutual accusations of agricultural protectionism are an obvious case of the pot calling the kettle black. What series of events led up to this confrontation? And how can the conflict situation be eased?

The opening of the European agricultural market will become a crucial challenge facing the European Community in the years to come. Attempts at reform have so far proofed insufficent. Especially ecologically orientated reforms will certainly contribute to secure European farmers an economic...