The EU Trade Committee has voted in favor of protective measures as part of the Mercosur deal, but wants to tighten them up. This is in response to criticism from agricultural politicians.
By Julia Dahm
Soybeans have become a central flashpoint in the trade dispute between the United States and China. After the US government announced a deal with China, prices for soybeans in the United States and for rapeseed in Europe did actually recover. In reality, however, China never confirmed the agreement.
By Steffen Bach
Following the outbreak of African swine fever in wild boars in Spain, China is stopping all pork imports from the EU country for the time being. The measure could last for at least twelve months.
By Fabian Peltsch
Since 2020, the People's Republic has no longer allowed German meat into the country due to African swine fever. France and Spain have already lifted the import ban. Now the industry is also calling on the German government to step up its efforts.
By Frederik Bombosch
Four years after the Glasgow Declaration on Forest Protection, new figures show no success: Global deforestation is barely declining. New developments are endangering the Brazilian rainforest. Meanwhile, experts from the Forest Declaration Assessment have high hopes for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU member states are in favor of permanently reducing tariffs for Ukrainian agricultural imports. But there are restrictions.
By Julia Dahm
The European Commission wants to appease critics of the Mercosur trade agreement with a proposal to implement safeguard clauses. However, this does not change the terms of the deal.
By Julia Dahm
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič expressed confidence that the negotiations for a free trade agreement with India could be concluded by the end of the year. However, major obstacles remain.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
China is taking action against pork imports from Europe with tariffs of up to 62%. Brussels speaks of WTO violations, farmers' associations warn of serious consequences for the internal market.
By Amelie Richter
