Bush says world trade talks "tough sledding"

WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) President George W Bush said today that world trade talks are ''tough sledding right now'' and that Europe needs to make a difficult decision on farm subsidies that Washington is prepared to match.

Bush, in remarks delivered on international trade, said Doha round talks aimed at a global trade agreement had reached a critical moment.

''It's tough sledding right now,'' he said.

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