Since the vibrancy of America's domestic dairy market in the post-Uruguay round will depend to a far greater degree on our ability to export, it is important to understand the significance of STEs and their adverse impact on the U.S. dairy export market.
Most STEs are agricultural in nature.
Many of them are monopolies and engage in unfair trading practices that hinder American exports. Some STEs are subject to GATT discipline. Many of the newly emerging economies are establishing STEs. You can obtain a copy of the GAO report, titled, State Trading Enterprises , online through the GPO server . More Information For more information regarding the NZDB, visit our page dedicated to exposing NZDB's anti-competitive, monopolistic trading practices.