That, in stark terms, was the message both from Mr Vaile and from the developing world.

ECONOMIST: Doubts about Doha | The

Mr Vaile has dismissed the suspicion, supported by his prime minister.

BBC: NEWS | Business | Sugar sours Australia trade talks

Australian media have been speculating that during talks in Washington DC this week, Trade Minister Mark Vaile would offer to leave sugar out of the deal.

BBC: NEWS | Business | Sugar sours Australia trade talks