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EU Imposing Tariff on Ukrainian Ag Product

Published June 20, 2024

After months of protests by European farmers, EU lawmakers are beginning to reintroduce tariffs on a Ukrainian farm commodity. Oats will be the first product no longer exempted from the export tax. Sugar is also close to tariff rate quota…
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EU Adjusts Common Ag Policy

Published March 18, 2024

The European Commission did not acknowledge the farm protests throughout Europe, but announced it is considering changes to its Common Agricultural Policy. This proposal would simplify farm policy while continuing to focus on sustainable food production.
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European Farm Protests Continue

Published March 18, 2024

More than 3,000 farmers and 200 tractors filled the city of Madrid, Spain over the weekend. These farmers are seeking changes in environmental regulations and the sustainability goals called Agenda 2030. Similar protests took place in Poland with farmers blocking…
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Brussels is Home to the Latest Farmer Protests

Published February 26, 2024

European farmers are protesting today while agricultural ministers are meeting in Brussels. Over 100 tractors are blocking traffic around the EU headquarters and farmers have set tires on fire. Protests have been happening throughout Europe with farmers seeking less regulation,…
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EU Farm Protests Having an Impact

Published February 12, 2024

The ongoing farm protests in Europe have resulted in a significant policy change. The European Union has dropped plans to cut pesticide use in half and excluded agriculture from a required 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.…
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EU Steel and Alumninum Tarriffs Extended

Published December 29, 2023

President Joe Biden has extended the suspension of tariffs on European steel and aluminum for two years. Import tariffs of 25 percent on European Union steel and ten percent on EU aluminum were implemented during the Trump presidency. Biden suspended…
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EU Adopts Farm Policy Reforms

Published June 29, 2021

European Union countries have approved changes to its farm subsidy program. Beginning in 2023, European farmers will receive a payment if they adopt sustainable farming practices like wetlands restoration or organic production. The new Common Agricultural Policy also redistributes money…
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