multitateralism in international trade. GATT rules governing international trade have come under severe strain, A large nunber of sectors are no!, subjecEed to bilateral restrictive arrangements such as "voluneary" restraints that especially affect exports from the developing to tbe developed economies. In many developed countries. quantitative restrictions have been put on export products of interest to developing countries, in particular textiles, clothing, footwear and steel. Aqreeoents governing trade in clothing (for example Multifibre Arrangements) 'themselves a derogation of GATT rules' are becoming increasingly restrictive. 92. To bring about an orderly expansion of worl-d trade it is essential to take concrete action eo strengthen the multiLateral lrading system' in particular by eli.minating discriminatory actions by of the leadinq trading partners. The conclusion of the multilateral trade negotiations under lhe Tokyo Round was a major step in the right direction. Developing countries stress that Che decisions taken during these negotiations should be speedily implemented and the stiII unsetlLed queslions resolved. In this regard, they feel it is necessary to implemenE as soon as possible the current GATT work programme, as called for in the l4inisterial Declaration adopted by the Contracting Parties of GATT i.n I'lcvember 1982, especialLy in such areas as safeguards, quantitative restrictions and other non-larj,f€ measures, and trade in agriculture, tropical products, textiles and clothingt it is also necessary to continue and complete work on structural adjustment. A number of developing countries have also called for an end to Multifibre Arrangements in an effort to extend lhe accepled principles of non-discrimi.nation and multilateralism to a najor item of world exports, 93. Developing countries are increasing!.y concerned about the rising incidence of protection against their exports. They have called the attention of the developed counlries to the latterrs commitments to free trade and to the provision of special
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the challenges faced by developing countries in international trade, particularly in relation to bilateral agreements and restrictions imposed by developed countries. It highlights the importance of strengthening the multilateral trading system and promoting free trade, while also addressing issues such as quantitative restrictions, safeguards, and structural adjustment.

**Category**
International trade