EU-Australia agreement, what Interbev is asking from the government

Published 2023년 10월 25일

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Trade negotiations between the EU and Australia are progressing rapidly and may result in a political agreement by the end of October. Interbev, a French meat industry association, is concerned about the lack of transparency in the negotiations and the potential impact on French producers. The provisional figures suggest that there could be an increase in imports of beef and sheep meat from Australia, which poses risks for the European market. Additionally, MEPs have given their approval to a trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand, which includes the opening of tariff import quotas for sheep meat and beef, potentially affecting the European market.

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Trade negotiations between the EU and Australia are accelerating and could lead to the conclusion of a political agreement on October 28-29. In a press release, Interbev regrets "that once again, the negotiations were carried out in total opacity", with in particular no official communication on the quotas granted for beef and sheep meat. Read also: European Union trade agreements: what are the risks and opportunities for the meat and dairy sectors? Answer in infographic Interbev asks the government to “firmly” oppose it, if the agreement does not put in place mirror standards corresponding to those imposed on French producers with regard in particular to traceability, animal feed, and the use of medicines. and phytosanitary and animal welfare. Cattle & sheep breeders 🇫🇷 ask the Government to oppose, without any hesitation or ambiguity, this new agreement 🇦🇺destructive for their sector and incompatible with the commitments made by the 🇫🇷 in terms of food sovereignty and ecologica

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