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European Official Calls for Unity Ahead of Trade Talks

One week ahead of crucial talks on global trade, the European Union negotiator, Peter Mandelson, rejected on Monday sharp criticisms from the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and called for unity in advance of the discussions. Mr. Mandelson's comments underline the tensions on trade policy between the European Commission and Mr. Sarkozy, who has accused him of na