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China launched the investigation into imports of some cheese, milk and cream from the European Union in August. (MaryMarin/iStock/Getty Images)

China targets European firms in anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters October 15, 2024

China on Monday singled out Dutch firm FrieslandCampina as well as French and Italian companies in an anti-subsidy probe into dairy imports from the European Union, after lawmakers from these countries voted for tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Companies that have paid to source agricultural produce that complies with the European Union’s anti-deforestation law would lose out if the EU decides to delay implementing the legislation by a year, industry groups and traders said. Photo: Mlenny/iStock/Getty Images

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EU deforestation law delay brings losses to most vigilant companies

By Julia Payne, Maytaal Angel, Reuters October 8, 2024

Companies that have paid to source agricultural produce that complies with the European Union's anti-deforestation law would lose out if the EU decides to delay implementing the legislation by a year, industry groups and traders said.

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and governments around the world. Photo: Mlenny/iStock/Getty Images

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EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months

Law would ban the import of commodities linked to deforestation

By Reuters October 2, 2024

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and governments around the world.

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EU challenges China’s dairy product probe at WTO

By Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters September 23, 2024

The European Commission launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday against China's investigation into EU dairy products, initiated after the European Union placed import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

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BASF to prepare agricultural business for IPO, reports Bloomberg

By Reuters September 18, 2024

BASF plans to prepare its agricultural chemicals business for an initial public offering in the next few years as part of restructuring measures set to be announced by the chemicals group this month, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

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China’s carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations start to pay off

China appears to allow no room for negotiations or concessions with Canada

By Ellen Zhang, Joe Cash, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters September 13, 2024

Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms, employed a carrot-and-stick approach to deal with the 27-strong bloc, but appears to have no concessions for Canadian canola.

Protesters lead a model of reaper as Solidarity organisation and Polish farmers protest with Polish and Solidarity flags and anti Green Deal banners in front of European Parlament building in the centre of Warsaw, the capital of Poland on May 10, 2024. The protest in Poland is part of the European farmers’ protest against the EU’s Green Deal regulations. Polish farmers also demand a change to the EU agreement with Ukraine regarding the import of agricultural produce to the EU. The protest gathered over 100 thousand people. (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/Sipa USA)

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EU allows member states to boost farmer payments after protests

By Reuters September 13, 2024

European Union member states can increase the funds they pay to farmers, the European Commission said on Friday, after protests by farmers earlier in the year forced policymakers to scale back climate rules.

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Explainer: China’s probes on EU products following EV tariffs

By Mei Mei Chu, Nigel Hunt, Reuters August 29, 2024

China has opened an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the European Union, stepping up tension with the bloc a day after Brussels released its revised draft decision related to tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.

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Explainer: China widens probe of EU imports

By Joe Cash, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters August 22, 2024

China has widened its investigation into imported EU products, adding an anti-subsidy probe of cheese, milk and cream to anti-dumping checks on pork and brandy.

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EU clears Bunge and Viterra’s $34 billion merger deal

By Reuters August 1, 2024

The European Commission said on Thursday that it had cleared the $34 billion merger deal between Bunge and the Glencore-backed company Viterra.

Tag Archives eu — page 3

China targets European firms in anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy

EU deforestation law delay brings losses to most vigilant companies

EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months

EU challenges China’s dairy product probe at WTO

BASF to prepare agricultural business for IPO, reports Bloomberg

China’s carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations start to pay off

EU allows member states to boost farmer payments after protests

Explainer: China’s probes on EU products following EV tariffs

Explainer: China widens probe of EU imports

EU clears Bunge and Viterra’s $34 billion merger deal

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