Irish farm and meat industry lobby is overstating the impact of Mercosur on beef market – The Irish Times

The debate over the Mercosur trade agreement has led to warnings of a flood of imports of cheap South American beef and poultry into the EU, to the detriment of Irish farmers. The deal has been approved by European Union member states under a qualified majority vote but must still be approved by the European … Read more

European Parliament vote could yet spring a late Mercosur twist – The Irish Times

Reading the European Parliament is a tricky business. The absence of a party whip system means there are constantly shifting majorities that make predicting the outcome of contentious votes difficult. Sometimes MEPs vote along national lines, sometimes in step with their European political groupings. A back room deal may have been struck for support on … Read more

Irish MEPs among group seeking European Parliament to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court – The Journal

Irish MEPs among group seeking European Parliament to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court  The Journal Opposition parties take aim at Government Mercosur stance  RTE.ie Eamon Ryan: Why Ireland should have voted in favour of Mercosur  The Irish Times Irish grain growers call on beef farmers to reject South American grains  Irish Examiner Flanagan says Mercosur not a … Read more

Europe Restricted from Buying More US Farm Goods Amid Trade Tensions with Trump’s Administration

Archyde Transatlantic Trade Tensions: Food Safety Regulations at the Forefront Table of Contents 1. Transatlantic Trade Tensions: Food Safety Regulations at the Forefront 2. The Regulatory Divide: Beef, Poultry, and Pesticides 3. Farmer Protests and political Implications 4. Looking Ahead: A Complex Path Forward 5. How can evidence-based data contribute to bridging the transatlantic food … Read more