EU Food Safety Regulations, Not Tariffs, Limit US Agri-Food Exports
Donald Trump's complaints about the €18 billion US agri-food trade deficit with the EU are largely unfounded, as differing food safety regulations, consumer preferences, and production methods are the main obstacles, not tariffs, limiting US agricultural exports to Europe.
EU Food Safety Regulations, Not Tariffs, Limit US Agri-Food Exports
Donald Trump's complaints about the €18 billion US agri-food trade deficit with the EU are largely unfounded, as differing food safety regulations, consumer preferences, and production methods are the main obstacles, not tariffs, limiting US agricultural exports to Europe.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Thousands of Spanish farmers and ranchers protested in Madrid on Monday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing that the agreement will lead to a flood of cheaper imports that do not meet EU quality standards and will negatively impact Spanish agriculture and rural areas.
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Thousands of Spanish farmers and ranchers protested in Madrid on Monday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing that the agreement will lead to a flood of cheaper imports that do not meet EU quality standards and will negatively impact Spanish agriculture and rural areas.
Progress
40% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Farmer Backlash Amidst Finalization
After over 20 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur are finalizing a major trade deal despite protests from European farmers worried about South American competition; the deal aims to create a large free trade zone but faces opposition due to concerns about environmental and labor s...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Farmer Backlash Amidst Finalization
After over 20 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur are finalizing a major trade deal despite protests from European farmers worried about South American competition; the deal aims to create a large free trade zone but faces opposition due to concerns about environmental and labor s...
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48% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth
French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth
French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...
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44% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Major Opposition from Multiple Member States
A major EU-Mercosur trade agreement faces significant opposition from several EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, and Poland, primarily due to concerns among EU farmers about unfair competition from South American producers with different environmental and animal welfare standards; desp...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Major Opposition from Multiple Member States
A major EU-Mercosur trade agreement faces significant opposition from several EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, and Poland, primarily due to concerns among EU farmers about unfair competition from South American producers with different environmental and animal welfare standards; desp...
Progress
40% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
Progress
40% Bias Score