Whether it’s Brexit or plant health regulations, change is coming to the UK market, meaning global fresh produce operators cannot ignore the trading challenges ahead. That was the key takeaway from the ‘Accessing the UK market’ seminar organized by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) during The London Produce Show and Conference held on 6-8 June, which examined the opportunities to trade with the UK, and how to meet new regulatory requirements.

Canadian Minister of International Trade Francois-Philippe Champagne has introduced legislation in the House of Commons for the implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Officials of Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) lauded the upbeat outcomes brought about by the EAEU – Vietnam free trade agreement (EAEU – Vietnam FTA) in more than one year and a half since it took effect.

Once it takes effect, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will enable European firms to boost their exports of wine, spirits, and beer, as well as other types of beverages, into Vietnam, which is thirsty for drinks

AGRICULTURE will be the biggest challenge to negotiate in Australia’s free trade agreement with the European Union — particularly on Europe’s demands for exclusive use of certain food and wine products.

The launch of Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA) negotiations by Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian Minister for Trade, Steven Ciobo, and the European Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström, have been warmly welcomed by the Australian red meat industry.

President Trump further escalated his trade fight with China on Monday, saying his administration was prepared to impose tariffs on another $200 billion worth of Chinese goods and potentially even more if Beijing continues to fight back.

U.S. steel exports are down slightly so far this year and could fall more because of friction with major trading partners Canada, Mexico and the European Union.

Once it takes effect, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will enable European firms to boost their exports of wine, spirits, and beer, as well as other types of beverages, into Vietnam, which is thirsty for drinks.

The EU hopes that responding to Washington’s tariffs with similar moves will force the U.S. to think again