ISDS Case Map
agriculture | farmers | food
plus livestock, forestry, etc
One of Britain's largest cheesemakers has warned the government not to "rush into a trade deal" with the US.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stated that non-tariff barriers, including food safety regulations, are "orders of magnitude" more important than EU tariff rates.
Excluding dairy and agriculture-based products from the US-India agreement to protect the interests of local farmers is facing resistance from Washington, which is demanding lower tariffs on all products.
Despite criticism of the free trade agreement with the United States, Colombian President Gustavo Petro opted to reassess a series of clauses on investments and arbitration, instead of requesting a complete renegotiation.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines met with Japanese officials in Tokyo to address the declining market share of Philippine bananas, advocating for an immediate review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) to create a fairer trade environment.
The Meat Institute is calling for the removal of non-tariff barriers to trade and for access to new markets for meat and poultry products.
India and the EU kick off a new round of trade negotiations, with the aim of finalising what could be Europe's largest trade deal by the end of the year.
Howard Lutnick said that India should consider opening up sensitive sectors like agriculture, which it has traditionally protected to safeguard small farmers.
India and the US are actively discussing a trade deal, with a key focus on agricultural produce. Despite sensitivities surrounding agricultural lobbies, both countries see potential for increased market access through tariff reductions and the removal of non-tariff barriers. The discussions emphasize "complementarities," aiming to avoid harming domestic farming communities.
Romania opposes the free trade agreement with the countries of the Mercosur bloc, considering that it will bring significant harm to the agri-food sector and Romanian farmers, said agriculture minister.
