EU Agriculture Commissioner says the EU trade agenda promises export of pork and dairy and take advantage of opportunities in international markets

European Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski (Agriculture) was particularly delighted this week when presenting a European study into the effects of the trade agreements on European agricultural exports in 2030. 'The study confirms that the agricultural sector of the European Union (EU) can take advantage of the EU trade agenda and seize opportunities in international markets, where future growth lies. ' The study calculated what the 12 free trade agreements will deliver in 2030 compared to a situation without these agreements. It concerns the existing treaties, ratified or not, such as with Canada, Mexico, Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Venezuela), Japan and Vietnam. Seven agreements In addition, seven agreements were examined and are still under negotiation. Those are the agreements with Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Chile. The study looked at a conservative and ambitious scenario. In both scenarios the bottom line ...